Job description
Senior Estimator
Location: Banbridge, Co. Down
Hours: 38 per week (Mon-Thurs 8:00-5:00, Fri 8:00-3:00)
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Reporting To: Estimating Lead
A leading organisation in the UK and Ireland's building-services sector is seeking a talented Senior MEP Estimator to join their expanding Commercial Team. The company specialises in the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable, and low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial, and public-sector projects.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical estimator to play a key part in delivering large-scale decarbonisation projects, including district energy networks, heat-pump installations, and fully integrated energy centres.
The Role
As Senior MEP Estimator, you will be responsible for developing accurate, detailed costings for a wide range of mechanical and decarbonisation projects. Working closely with preconstruction, design, contract management, and supply-chain teams, you will help shape competitive tenders and support successful project delivery from concept to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Review client information and collaborate with internal teams to determine the most suitable estimating approach.
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and design documentation to develop detailed material and labour take-offs.
- Input data into estimating software and internal budget templates.
- Work closely with the commercial team and contractors to assess labour requirements and prepare associated costings.
- Lead the development of enquiry packages, including technical scope documentation, for MEP and builder's works.
- Manage supplier/subcontractor engagement to secure competitive quotations and prepare commercial comparisons.
- Conduct commercial and performance evaluations for plant and equipment options.
- Produce high-quality budgets, BOQs, and pricing breakdowns using advanced Excel skills.
- Attend site visits and meetings with design and preconstruction teams, both pre- and post-award.
- Carry out final commercial reviews before submission to ensure full alignment with the project scope.
- Support handover processes and contribute to internal post-award review meetings.
- Perform additional estimating tasks as requested by management.
What You'll Need
Essential Criteria
- Third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical estimating, covering high-level budgets through to full tender submissions.
- Strong understanding of labour, plant, materials, and equipment rates.
- Ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documents to complete precise take-offs.
- Excellent attention to detail and awareness of commercial conditions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to take ownership of your workload, support team development, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Employee Benefits
- Comprehensive in-house training and professional development.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Life assurance and health cash plan.
- Access to wellbeing platform, annual flu vaccine, and yearly health checks.
- Annual leave increases with service length.
- Long-service awards and fully funded staff social events.
- EV charging ports and access to an emergency car kit.
- Annual Christmas raffle.
- Allowance for branded workwear.
- Free parking on site.
If this role would be of interest, click Apply or reach out to karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential discussion.
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