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Mechanical Estimator

Meridian Business Support Limited
Charing Cross · posted 7 August 2026
Salary
£80,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Construction and Property
Mechanical Estimator

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Reports to: Estimating Manager
Location: Office based;Central London with the opportunity for 1-2 days working from home when up to speed.
Hours: 9am 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £75,000£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

AboutThe Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage . Theyve built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environmentsbacked by a supportive, people-first culture.

The role
Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricinghelping them win and deliver standout projects. Youll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.

What youll be doing
Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks

What were looking for
Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
Organisedable to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
Good communicator with a collaborative approach
Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)

Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects. xwzovoh

Development & benefits
Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:
£75,000£80,000 DOE
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday day off
Employee-Owned Trust
Pension scheme
If youre a Mechanical Estimator looking for a new role, please get in touch or apply via this job posting.
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