Mechanical Cost Engineer (Estimator)

London – Hybrid

Permanent

  Summary

This role sits within the Estimating team and focuses on delivering accurate and competitive mechanical (MEP) cost estimates across projects in London and the South, over a broad variety of sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, and energy.

  Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical (MEP) cost estimates and take-offs
• Support tendering and work-winning activities
• Review drawings, specs, and tender documents
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams
• Contribute to tender submissions and cost narratives
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarking data
• Support pre-construction and project handover phases

 

What we’re looking for

• Proven Mechanical (MEP) estimating experience
• Background across sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, or energy
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

 

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits (Dental, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes)
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

 

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