Mechanical Estimator

  • Progress Sales Recruitment Ltd
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Feb 06, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager

LOCATION: Nr Reading

SALARY: £45k - £60k + Car/Car Allowance

JOB INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager

  • As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical services packages, including HVAC, refrigeration, pipework, plumbing, and associated systems.
  • Analyse tender drawings, specifications, schedules, and client
  • Carry out detailed take-offs, cost build-ups, and analytical
  • Source, evaluate, and negotiate supplier and subcontractor
  • Identify commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering
  • Maintain accurate pricing records, cost data, and benchmarking
  • Manage the full bid process from opportunity identification through to
  • Prepare, compile, and submit compliant tender documentation within
  • Coordinate inputs from internal teams, suppliers, and
  • Attend site visits, surveys, and pre-tender meetings where
  • Manage post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and
  • Ensure effective and structured handover of successful bids to Operations, including scope, pricing assumptions, risks, and exclusions.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager

  • As a Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager you will have proven experience in mechanical estimating within building services, small works, maintenance, and Hard FM environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems and installation
  • Comfortable managing multiple tenders simultaneously with minimal
  • Confident interpreting technical drawings and
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with good negotiation
  • Well organised, able to prioritise workload, and meet
  • Proactive, solution-focused, and detail-
  • Good command of the English
  • Smart, professional, optimistic, and helpful in
  • Reliable, flexible, and responsible with a strong work

COMPANY INFORMATION - Mechanical Estimator & Bid Manager

Specialists in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), Air Source Heat Pumps, Refrigeration, Design & Consultation our client is a well established and reputable business with a diverse range of clients, including educational institutions such as colleges and schools, cultural venues like theatres, recreational facilities including tennis and golf clubs, and specialised environments such as laboratories