Mechanical Estimator

  • Tech-People
  • Sep 25, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Mechanical Estimator

Looking for the next step in your estimating career? Join a fast-growing mechanical building services contractor in Thurrock, delivering on an impressive range of commercial and data centre projects valued up to 2.5 million!

As a Mechanical Estimator, you'll be part of a respected company that values progression and long-term success, offering a competitive package, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on high-profile projects.

The successful Mechanical Estimator will be:

  • Reviewing and analysing tender documents, raising requests for information (RFIs) with clients where required.
  • Interpreting specifications, drawings, design briefs, and scopes of work.
  • Managing supply chain correspondence and enquiries.
  • Carrying out take-offs in line with standard estimating conventions.
  • Vetting offers from the supply chain to ensure the most viable proposals are included in submissions.
  • Conducting site surveys and attending tender review meetings with clients,
  • Ensuring timely and accurate submissions of tenders.
  • Supporting smooth project handovers to the operations team.

To be successful as the Mechanical Estimator, you must have:

  • Proven experience in a similar role with a mechanical contractor (air conditioning preferred).
  • Strong ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Be based within a commutable distance of Thurrock, Essex.

Mechanical Estimator will be on a basic salary of up to 70,000, depending on experience + Career Progression + Standard Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension + Free Parking.

If you are interested, please call Lily on (phone number removed) at Tech-People, the leading recruitment business and agency in HVAC, M&E and Construction.

We are committed to attracting and providing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which our clients and stakeholders operate, helping facilitate an environment enabling everyone to fulfil their potential.