Mechanical Estimator
Meridian Business Support · Greater London, England
Mechanical Estimator at Meridian Business Support, based in Greater London, England, paying £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £75,000 per annum
- Location
- Greater London, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Closes
- 2 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Plumber
About 70% above the going rate for plumber
Reference J2892-3
About the role
Mechanical Estimator
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Reports to: Estimating Manager
Location: Office based; Central London with the opportunity for 1-2 days working from home when up to speed.
Hours: 9am – 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £75,000–£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About The Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They’ve built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments—backed by a supportive, people-first culture.
The role
Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing—helping them win and deliver standout projects. You’ll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.
Development & benefits
Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:
Contract: Full time - Permanent
Reports to: Estimating Manager
Location: Office based; Central London with the opportunity for 1-2 days working from home when up to speed.
Hours: 9am – 5pm, with 1- hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £75,000–£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About The Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services for trusted clients across healthcare, education and heritage. They’ve built a reputation for high-quality delivery in complex environments—backed by a supportive, people-first culture.
The role
Join their estimating team as a Mechanical Estimator and take ownership of end-to-end pricing—helping them win and deliver standout projects. You’ll work closely with PMs and engineers, with real scope to influence how they estimate and improve bid quality.
What you’ll be doing
- Review drawings/specs and confirm scope, constraints and risks
- Complete mechanical take-offs (HVAC, pipework, plumbing, BSW)
- Build clear, accurate cost plans (labour, plant, materials, prelims, subbies)
- Run supplier/subcontract enquiries and assess returns
- Prepare tender submissions (assumptions, clarifications, exclusions)
- Support value engineering and continuous improvement of rates/benchmarks
What we’re looking for
- Experience estimating mechanical building services packages
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework and plumbing (fire protection a plus)
- Confident interpreting drawings, specs and scope
- Commercially aware, accurate and detail-focused
- Organised—able to juggle multiple tenders and deadlines
- Good communicator with a collaborative approach
- Comfortable with MS Office (estimating software experience helpful)
Nice to have: certification (e.g., CPE) and/or experience pricing healthcare, education or heritage projects.
Development & benefits
Supportive team, training and clear progression, plus:
- £75,000–£80,000 DOE
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Employee-Owned Trust
- Pension scheme
Reference: J2892-3 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 2 Sep 2026 · Listed via Meridian Business Support
Know someone who'd be great for this?
Get a shareable card
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Meridian Business Support. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.