Job Description:

Mechanical Estimator – Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire – Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days remote)

Salary: £65,000–£75,000

Project Values: £1m–£7m (total project value)

Sector: Data Centres, Critical Plant Replacement & Commercial Refurbishment

The Opportunity

Michael Taylor Search & Selection are working with an established specialist engineering contractor delivering technically challenging projects across the data centre, critical infrastructure and commercial building services sectors.

Due to a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join their pre-construction team.

The business delivers projects typically ranging from £1m to £7m in total value, predominantly working directly with end-user clients on upgrades to existing data centres, critical plant replacements, mechanical infrastructure upgrades and commercial refurbishment schemes.

Unlike traditional new-build construction, much of the work involves replacing or upgrading existing mechanical services within operational buildings and live environments. Projects can include complex plant replacement, cooling infrastructure upgrades and modifications to existing building services installations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator who enjoys technically involved projects and wants to develop their experience within the growing Mission Critical and data centre markets.

The role offers a good balance of responsibility and flexibility, with just two days per week required in the Stevenage office.

The Role

As Mechanical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive mechanical tenders across a varied portfolio of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed mechanical estimates for projects with total values ranging from £1m to £7m.
• Reviewing tender documentation, mechanical drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.
• Undertaking site surveys to assess existing mechanical installations, access requirements and project constraints.
• Producing accurate material take-offs, labour estimates and cost plans.
• Issuing enquiries to mechanical equipment suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.
• Liaising with design, operations and commercial teams to develop technically sound tender submissions.
• Assessing installation methodologies, programme requirements and potential risks associated with working in live environments.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and alternative mechanical solutions.
• Supporting tender adjudications, client meetings and commercial reviews.
• Assisting with the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery teams.

About You

We are keen to speak with Mechanical Estimators who have a strong understanding of mechanical building services and experience pricing refurbishment, upgrade or installation projects.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous mechanical estimating experience within an M&E contractor or specialist mechanical engineering business.
• A good technical understanding of HVAC, pipework, mechanical plant and associated building services systems.
• Experience pricing mechanical installations from drawings, specifications and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of mechanical plant replacement, refurbishment or infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work closely with project managers, engineers and commercial teams.
• Confidence managing estimates and tender submissions with appropriate support from the wider team.

Previous data centre experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

We would also welcome applications from Mechanical Estimators with backgrounds in commercial refurbishment, healthcare, pharmaceutical facilities, industrial buildings or complex mechanical plant replacement projects.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000–£75,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working – two days per week in Stevenage and three days remotely.
• Exposure to technically challenging data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
• A varied portfolio of mechanical refurbishment, upgrade and plant replacement schemes.
• The opportunity to work on projects ranging from £1m to £7m in total value.
• Direct involvement in projects delivered predominantly for end-user clients.
• Long-term career development within an established specialist engineering contractor.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Estimator looking for a new opportunity offering technically interesting projects, flexible working and exposure to the growing data centre market, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Michael Taylor Search & Selection for a confidential discussion.