Senior Mechanical Estimator
Are you a commercially sharp MEP Estimator (Mechanical Bias) with a track record of delivering high-stakes bids in the Rail, Commercial or Industrial sectors? Do you thrive on the challenge of taking a project from ITT through to final governance?
Our business works together to achieve excellent outcomes in complex infrastructure engineering. We are looking for a motivated Senior Building Services Estimator to join our Preconstruction team and help us build accurate, competitive, and innovative cost solutions for a future-ready built environment.
The Role
As a Building Services Estimator, you will be the commercial engine behind our bids. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager, you will be responsible for compiling comprehensive Mechanical and Electrical proposals that account for logistics, constructability, and site-specific risk factors.
Key Responsibilities:
Cradle-to-Grave Estimating: Take full ownership of bids from ITT through to final checks, ensuring every submission is ready for senior management approval
Technical Analysis: Produce accurate take-offs and quantification of works using Amtech/trimble and other digital tools
Risk & Opportunity: Assist in evaluating project risk factors and identifying commercial opportunities to ensure our bids are both competitive and deliverable
Supply Chain Mastery: Vet supplier and subcontractor enquiries, technically review quotations, and negotiate the best solutions for the business
Strategic Presentation: Prepare and deliver bid scope presentations at settlement meetings to ensure senior management fully understand the project deliverables
Innovation: Act as a key contributor to the trialling and implementation of new estimating software.
Your Credentials
Proven Experience: A solid background in estimating for Rail, Commercial, or Industrial projects.
Technical Knowledge: Detailed understanding of RMM and NRM measurement methods
Digital Literacy: Competent in Amtech/Trimble and standard Microsoft 360 applications.
Qualifications: HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience (e.g., time-served Electrician or Technician).
Behaviors: We value Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. You should be a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a "hands-on" approach.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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