1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required) Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Job Overview Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. This includes reviewing specifications, mechanical drawings, carrying out detailed take-offs, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and producing full cost plans for HVAC, plumbing and public health systems. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant. Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works. Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries. Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances. Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans. Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team. Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy. Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions. Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions. Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting. Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications. Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools. Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders. Qualifications HNC/HND, NVQ, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (advantageous). Proven track record in electrical estimating (required). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). On Offer: Competitive salary Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care Excellent annual leave entitlement
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator based in Grays, Essex. (with site visits as required) Our client delivers Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. Job Overview Responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for mechanical services packages. This includes reviewing specifications, mechanical drawings, carrying out detailed take-offs, liaising with suppliers/subcontractors, and producing full cost plans for HVAC, plumbing and public health systems. Key Responsibilities Prepare mechanical estimates for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, domestic services, drainage and associated plant. Analyse tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and scope of works. Produce material and labour take-offs, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender summaries. Obtain, evaluate and negotiate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors. Identify project risks and include appropriate allowances. Support the development of pre-construction budgets and cost plans. Work closely with electrical estimators, design engineers, project managers and the commercial team. Attend internal tender review meetings and contribute to tender strategy. Prepare tender clarifications, exclusions and assumptions. Produce detailed and clearly structured final tender submissions. Maintain accurate estimating records and update internal cost databases. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within building services or mechanical contracting. Strong understanding of mechanical building-services systems Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and specifications. Competency with estimating and digital take-off tools. Excellent numeracy, commercial awareness and attention to detail. Desirable Experience in MEP estimating or combined services tenders. Qualifications HNC/HND, NVQ, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (advantageous). Proven track record in electrical estimating (required). CSCS card (or willingness to obtain). On Offer: Competitive salary Company car / allowance Pension scheme Career progression opportunities Private health care Excellent annual leave entitlement
Electrical Estimator Cambridge Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to join a well-established M&E contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work? Our client is a highly respected Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor with nearly 60 years of industry experience. Based in Cambridge, they deliver high-quality design, installation and maintenance solutions across a wide range of commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a variety of electrical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers and the wider pre-construction team, you will play a key role in securing new business and ensuring successful project handovers. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process. Attend site surveys where required to gather information for accurate pricing. Identify any commercial or technical risks, unusual requirements or value engineering opportunities. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain. Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents. Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions. Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process. Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover of successful tenders to the operations team. About You You will have previous experience estimating electrical building services projects and be confident working on design-and-build and traditional tenders. You should also have: Proven experience producing fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2 4. Strong understanding of electrical building services design and installation. Experience using estimating software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. A proactive and self-motivated approach. Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness. What's on Offer Join a successful and well-established M&E contractor with nearly six decades of industry experience. Work on a varied portfolio of commercial building services projects. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge with a reputable contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Sep 28, 2026
Full time
Electrical Estimator Cambridge Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to join a well-established M&E contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work? Our client is a highly respected Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor with nearly 60 years of industry experience. Based in Cambridge, they deliver high-quality design, installation and maintenance solutions across a wide range of commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a variety of electrical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers and the wider pre-construction team, you will play a key role in securing new business and ensuring successful project handovers. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process. Attend site surveys where required to gather information for accurate pricing. Identify any commercial or technical risks, unusual requirements or value engineering opportunities. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain. Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents. Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions. Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process. Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover of successful tenders to the operations team. About You You will have previous experience estimating electrical building services projects and be confident working on design-and-build and traditional tenders. You should also have: Proven experience producing fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2 4. Strong understanding of electrical building services design and installation. Experience using estimating software. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. A proactive and self-motivated approach. Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness. What's on Offer Join a successful and well-established M&E contractor with nearly six decades of industry experience. Work on a varied portfolio of commercial building services projects. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge with a reputable contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Electrical Estimator Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Sector: M&E Building Services Employment: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a well-established and growing M&E building services contractor based in Washington. With over 40 years of industry experience, the business delivers mechanical, electrical and public health projects across the UK, working across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team and play a key role in securing and delivering new projects. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of M&E building services projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure tenders are technically robust, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor offering long-term career development. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects. Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Produce accurate cost plans and pricing submissions. Complete detailed take-offs and assess labour and material requirements. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support pricing strategies and ensure tenders remain commercially competitive. Assist with the successful handover of tenders to the project delivery team. Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information. Support commercial decision-making throughout the tender process. Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required deadlines. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working as an Estimator within an M&E contracting environment. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services. Proven experience pricing tenders and producing detailed estimates. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Good understanding of project delivery and contract requirements. Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £60,000 salary Permanent position with an established and growing M&E contractor. Long-term career development opportunities. Opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Established business with over 40 years' industry experience. Supportive commercial and project delivery team. Excellent opportunity to develop your career within the M&E sector. Interested? If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator with an M&E contracting background and are looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Washington / Tyne & Wear area, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Sep 28, 2026
Full time
Electrical Estimator Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Sector: M&E Building Services Employment: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a well-established and growing M&E building services contractor based in Washington. With over 40 years of industry experience, the business delivers mechanical, electrical and public health projects across the UK, working across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team and play a key role in securing and delivering new projects. The Role As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of M&E building services projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure tenders are technically robust, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor offering long-term career development. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects. Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation. Produce accurate cost plans and pricing submissions. Complete detailed take-offs and assess labour and material requirements. Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations. Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions. Support pricing strategies and ensure tenders remain commercially competitive. Assist with the successful handover of tenders to the project delivery team. Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information. Support commercial decision-making throughout the tender process. Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required deadlines. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience working as an Estimator within an M&E contracting environment. Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services. Proven experience pricing tenders and producing detailed estimates. Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Good understanding of project delivery and contract requirements. Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £60,000 salary Permanent position with an established and growing M&E contractor. Long-term career development opportunities. Opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and sectors. Established business with over 40 years' industry experience. Supportive commercial and project delivery team. Excellent opportunity to develop your career within the M&E sector. Interested? If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator with an M&E contracting background and are looking for your next permanent opportunity in the Washington / Tyne & Wear area, we'd be keen to hear from you.
We are currently recruiting experienced MEP Estimators to work with a number of reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK construction businesses across London, Kent and Essex. These are excellent opportunities for commercially minded MEP professionals looking to secure long-term contract work with well-established construction companies delivering a range of high-value projects across the region. The Role As an MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across mechanical and electrical packages, working closely with commercial, design and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are priced effectively and competitively. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information. Reviewing tender documentation and identifying scope, risks and opportunities. Producing accurate cost plans and detailed bills of quantities. Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial teams. Carrying out take-offs and assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Identifying potential value engineering opportunities. Assisting with tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met. Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost databases. Working closely with project and pre-construction teams throughout the tender process. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Proven experience working as an MEP Estimator within the UK construction industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services. Experience estimating for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable. A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Experience with MEP take-offs, cost planning and subcontractor procurement. Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Relevant UK construction experience. What's on Offer? 350- 400 per day CIS, depending on experience. Opportunities with reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction businesses. Projects across London, Kent and Essex. Long-term contract opportunities. Exposure to major construction and MEP projects. Strong potential for repeat work and ongoing assignments. Professional and commercially focused working environments. If you are an experienced MEP Estimator looking for your next contract opportunity and would like to work with some of the UK's leading construction businesses, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Lewis in our London office on (phone number removed)
Sep 25, 2026
Contractor
We are currently recruiting experienced MEP Estimators to work with a number of reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 UK construction businesses across London, Kent and Essex. These are excellent opportunities for commercially minded MEP professionals looking to secure long-term contract work with well-established construction companies delivering a range of high-value projects across the region. The Role As an MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates across mechanical and electrical packages, working closely with commercial, design and pre-construction teams to ensure projects are priced effectively and competitively. Key responsibilities include: Preparing detailed MEP estimates and tenders from drawings, specifications and other project information. Reviewing tender documentation and identifying scope, risks and opportunities. Producing accurate cost plans and detailed bills of quantities. Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations. Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal commercial teams. Carrying out take-offs and assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract costs. Identifying potential value engineering opportunities. Assisting with tender submissions and ensuring deadlines are met. Maintaining accurate estimating records and cost databases. Working closely with project and pre-construction teams throughout the tender process. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: Proven experience working as an MEP Estimator within the UK construction industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building services. Experience estimating for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is highly desirable. A strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and tender documentation. Experience with MEP take-offs, cost planning and subcontractor procurement. Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Relevant UK construction experience. What's on Offer? 350- 400 per day CIS, depending on experience. Opportunities with reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction businesses. Projects across London, Kent and Essex. Long-term contract opportunities. Exposure to major construction and MEP projects. Strong potential for repeat work and ongoing assignments. Professional and commercially focused working environments. If you are an experienced MEP Estimator looking for your next contract opportunity and would like to work with some of the UK's leading construction businesses, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Lewis in our London office on (phone number removed)
Senior Mechanical Estimator Thame (Office based - Hybrid) 55,000 - 75,000 + Annual Bonus + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Pension Are you a Mechanical Estimator with experience in building services, looking to join a well-established, family-run business offering stability, continued growth and a long-term opportunity? You'll be responsible for preparing estimates for new-build mechanical projects, reviewing drawings and specifications, completing material and labour take-offs and building competitive tender prices. The company works on everything from individual houses and residential developments through to apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial buildings, as well as providing aftercare. This is a senior position where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and work closely with design, purchasing, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have previous mechanical estimating experience, with a strong understanding of mechanical building services. Experience working on new-build projects would be beneficial, although commercial building services experience will be considered. The Role Preparing estimates for design-and-build mechanical packages Completing material and labour take-offs Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors Attending tender meetings and site visits Supporting and overseeing another estimator within the team The Person Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator Strong knowledge of mechanical building services Experience with new-build construction projects ideally Commercial building services experience also considered Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information Reference: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click Apply Now or contact Anna Wilkes at Rise Technical Recruitment . Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Sep 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Mechanical Estimator Thame (Office based - Hybrid) 55,000 - 75,000 + Annual Bonus + 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Pension Are you a Mechanical Estimator with experience in building services, looking to join a well-established, family-run business offering stability, continued growth and a long-term opportunity? You'll be responsible for preparing estimates for new-build mechanical projects, reviewing drawings and specifications, completing material and labour take-offs and building competitive tender prices. The company works on everything from individual houses and residential developments through to apartment schemes, care homes, schools and commercial buildings, as well as providing aftercare. This is a senior position where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and work closely with design, purchasing, clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have previous mechanical estimating experience, with a strong understanding of mechanical building services. Experience working on new-build projects would be beneficial, although commercial building services experience will be considered. The Role Preparing estimates for design-and-build mechanical packages Completing material and labour take-offs Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors Attending tender meetings and site visits Supporting and overseeing another estimator within the team The Person Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator Strong knowledge of mechanical building services Experience with new-build construction projects ideally Commercial building services experience also considered Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical tender information Reference: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further positions, please click Apply Now or contact Anna Wilkes at Rise Technical Recruitment . Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.