Job Description:

M&E Estimator

Location: Flexible/Office & Site Based (London)

Are you an experienced M&E Estimator looking to join a growing business delivering high-quality commercial projects?

We're seeking a motivated and commercially minded M&E Estimator to become a key part of our pre-construction team. You'll play an integral role in producing accurate, competitive tenders for Mechanical & Electrical projects valued up to £2 million, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong estimating experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to winning exciting commercial projects.

The Role

As an M&E Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates, managing tender enquiries and supporting the successful delivery of competitive bids from initial enquiry through to project handover.

Working alongside our Building Estimator and M&E Contract Managers, you'll help develop commercially sound solutions while identifying value engineering opportunities and supporting supplier selection.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare accurate and competitive M&E tender submissions for projects up to £2 million.

- Produce first-principles estimates and detailed cost plans.

- Develop prime cost plans covering all aspects of project scope.

- Calculate preliminary costs required to deliver projects successfully.

- Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work to prepare accurate take-offs.

- Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and obtain competitive quotations.

- Analyse quotations to ensure compliance with project specifications.

- Carry out site visits and surveys where required to support tender submissions.

- Meet with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to discuss project requirements.

- Work closely with the Building Estimating team to produce coordinated bids.

- Produce transparent cost breakdowns, including prime costs and applied margins.

- Support supplier negotiations and value engineering exercises.

- Assist with supply chain management and tender close-out procedures.

- Ensure estimates are delivered on time and to the highest level of accuracy.

About You

You'll be an experienced M&E Estimator with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

You'll also have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in an M&E estimating role.
• Experience working for an M&E contractor on commercial projects.
• Proven experience preparing tenders up to approximately £2 million.
• Experience using estimating software and digital take-off packages.
• Strong knowledge of first-principles estimating.
• Experience measuring and costing against the National Schedule of Rates (NSR).
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• A proactive, collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Relevant Estimating or Construction qualification.

- HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.

- Knowledge of MTC, JCT and NEC forms of contract.

- Experience supporting contract bids and pricing against specifications and NSR schedules.

Personal Attributes

We're looking for someone who is:

• Commercially aware with strong risk management skills.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Comfortable managing multiple tenders at different stages.
• An effective negotiator.
• A confident communicator with clients and colleagues.
• Professional, reliable and deadline driven.
• Able to produce clear reports and deliver presentations when required.

Benefits

- 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

- Life Assurance

- People's Pension Scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Occupational Health Support

- Access to Mental Health First Aiders

- Professional Development Opportunities

- Payment of Professional Membership Subscription

- Refer a Friend Scheme

- Discretionary Employee Ownership Trust Bonus (after 12 months' service)

Apply Now

If you're an experienced M&E Estimator looking for your next challenge with a business that values collaboration, quality and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team delivering outstanding commercial projects across the UK.