Senior Mechanical Estimator

Vincent Gurney Ltd
Maidstone
2 months ago
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Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job Title : Senior Mechanical Estimator


Location : Maidstone, Kent


Salary : £70K per year


The Role

  • As a Mechanical Estimator, you will take ownership of all mechanical estimating activities across the business and play a pivotal role in shaping a modern estimating function.
  • Lead mechanical estimating for projects from small works to multi-million-pound packages.
  • Conduct detailed take-offs, cost analysis, and tender submissions using drawings, specifications, and site information.
  • Review and improve existing pricing processes and implement structured, consistent estimating systems.
  • Establish best-practice procedures, cost libraries, templates, and databases.
  • Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants across mechanical, electrical, and BMS packages.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure smooth handover of successful bids into delivery.

The Company

Established mechanical services contractor operating across London and the South East.


Delivers high-quality HVAC solutions across commercial, high‑end residential, education, and public sectors.


Provides mechanical design, installation, and commissioning services.


Currently undergoing modernisation, investment, and process improvement, creating opportunities for senior hires.


The Ideal Candidate

  • Significant experience as a Mechanical Estimator within an M&E contracting environment.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, pipework, ductwork, plant, and BMS integration.
  • Comfortable working independently as the primary estimator.
  • Process‑driven mindset with the ability to implement and modernise estimating systems.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of how to build competitive, profitable tenders.
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with digital estimating tools / databases (or ability to introduce them).
  • Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tenders at varying stages.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary (£60K–£70K).
  • Opportunity to build and lead a modern estimating department.
  • Work with a long‑established company trusted for over 43 years.
  • Stable and growing project pipeline across multiple sectors.
  • Long‑term career progression as the business scales.
  • Company pension, free on‑site parking, and sick pay.

Process

  2. Apply for the job.
  3. We will call you to discuss the role.
  4. If you’re a good fit, we will submit your details to the client.
  5. If the client is interested, you will be invited for an interview.
  6. If successful, you will receive a formal job offer.


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