Mechanical Estimator

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator a permanent basis based in London.Our client is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. This role will be primarily based in Central London, with the option to work a hybrid pattern.Key Tasks & ResponsibilitiesWill be involved in winning and tendering desired projects achieving discounts with suppliers and sub-contractors.Access initial tenders in respect of attractiveness, selectivity, commercial risk and competition, and provide appropriate report to management.Reviewing tender documentation issued by client and drive a thorough understanding of requirements.Responsible for accurately quantifying materials, plant and labour requirements for allocated projects, ensure that for pre-designed projects, enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour is satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.Set up, in conjunction with line manager, estimating process and procedures, systems and data base. Maintain the estimating system to ensure all labour norms and prime costs are correct.Prepare tender adjudication pack ready for sign off with senior management (this will include the collation/finalising of mechanical elements).Prepare tender risk analysis and ensure tender submission is appropriately clarified.Prepare Contractors proposals forming part of the tender submission, together with tender programmes, organisation charts, method statements etc.Provide a fully detailed tender based on a performance specification and architects layout drawings for a D&B project.  Provide design solutions including sketches, drawings, preliminary sizing of plant and equipment and take offs for D&B projects. Utilise supply chain for design input.Send out enquiries and work closely with procurement manager and supply chain at tender stage to ensure that we have a correct and competitive prime costs. Vet all subcontractor and plant tender submissions for compliance.Collate the mechanical estimate in conjunction with electrical estimator and put the final bid together.Follow up bids after submission and bid manage through to contract where required. This will include obtaining feedback on our price.Provide Value engineered options (VE) and associated costs utilising innovation and the supply chain to ensure we add value in our tender where appropriate.RequirementsYour Education & Experience3 years’ experience in a similar role.Your Skills & CompetenciesStrong communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with cross functional personnel.Good attention to detail, with an analytical approach and ability to work using your own initiative.Contract master experience is preferredOn Offer:Competitive salaryCar/Travel allowance25 days annual lave plus bank holidaysPrivate health carePension schemeBonus schemeJob type:PermTown/City:City Of LondonCounty:LondonDiscipline:Supervision & TechnicalJob ref:LB-20Post Date:11. 08. 2026