Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Estimator Location: Postcombe, Oxfordshire Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per annum The Role: * Preparing detailed cost estimates for Mechanical Building Services projects. * Pricing design-and-build mechanical packages typically valued between £500,000 and £3 million. * Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documentation and employer’s requirements. * Completing accurate material and labour take-offs. * Producing enquiries for suppliers and specialist subcontract packages. * Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations. * Building competitive tender prices covering labour, materials, plant and specialist packages. * Identifying value engineering opportunities, commercial risks, qualifications and exclusions. * Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process. * Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. * Attending site visits, tender meetings and project clarification meetings where required. * Providing a clear handover to the commercial and project delivery teams following successful tenders. The Company: * Established, family-run Mechanical Building Services Contractor. * Annual turnover of approximately £10 million with plans to grow to £15 million by 2031. * Delivers complete mechanical installations across residential, care, commercial and education sectors. * Projects include housing developments, apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial properties. * Mechanical packages typically range from £500,000 to £3 million. * Approximately £12.5 million of current tender opportunities relating to projects already secured by clients. * Strong forward workload with an ambitious long-term growth strategy.Friendly, flexible and inclusive working environment with direct access to the company directors. The Ideal Candidate: -5 years experience as a Mechanical Estimator. -Previous experience working for a Mechanical or M&E Contractor. -Strong knowledge of Mechanical Building Services and new-build construction. -Experience pricing design-and-build mechanical packages. -Strong understanding of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinklers, dry risers, renewables and BMS controls. -Able to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information. -Good understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs. -Trimble Estimation software experience is highly desirable. -Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. -Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. -Confident communication and negotiation skills. -Able to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to deadlines. What You'll Get: -£75,000 - £80,000 basic salary -Annual bonus scheme. -27 days’ annual holiday. -Company pension. -Office-based position with hybrid-working flexibility