Mechanical Estimator

Vincent Gurney Ltd
Watford
1 month ago
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Job Title: Mechanical Estimator (HVAC)
Location: Watford
Salary: £70K+ Car Allowance + Uncapped Bonus

The Role:

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Prepare detailed HVAC mechanical tender returns from drawings and specifications

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Produce Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for HVAC and associated mechanical works

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Price Design & Build and Traditional tenders, including outline design information and employer’s requirements

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Conduct full HVAC take-offs including ductwork, A/C systems, pipework, plant, insulation, and ancillaries

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Build comprehensive cost estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, and preliminaries

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Issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and evaluate returned quotations

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Review tender documentation to identify risks, exclusions, clarifications, and value-engineering opportunities

The Company:

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Established team specialising in commercial HVAC projects across the UK

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Deliver projects covering Design & Build and Traditional procurement routes

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Projects include ductwork, A/C systems, pipework, plant, insulation, and mechanical ancillaries

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Work with multiple clients nationwide across a variety of commercial sectors

The Ideal Candidate:

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Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a mechanical/HVAC estimating role

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Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems an...

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