# Mechanical Estimating Manager

> Heated Mechanical Services · Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-10

**Salary:** GBP 80,000–85,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

## **Location:** Tunbridge Wells  
**Salary:** £85,000 per annum  
**Working Pattern:** Full-time, Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimating Manager to lead and manage the end-to-end estimating function, taking responsibility for the preparation, pricing and submission of mechanical tenders across a range of building services projects.

This is a key position within the business, working closely with the design, procurement and bid writing teams, reporting directly to the Managing Director.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Lead and oversee the full estimating process from initial tender enquiry through to final submission.
-   Monitor tender portals, download ITTs and review project specifications and requirements.
-   Arrange and carry out tender site visits.
-   Complete detailed quantity take-offs and assess project costs.
-   Prepare and issue enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors.
-   Compile and input accurate pricing into estimating spreadsheets.
-   Prepare project programmes using Microsoft Project.
-   Complete tender portal documentation, tender letters and all required return documents.
-   Ensure tenders are accurate, commercially competitive and submitted within deadlines.
-   Work closely with design, procurement and bid writing teams throughout the tender process.

**About the Projects:**

The business delivers a wide range of mechanical building services, including:

-   Air conditioning systems.
-   Air source and ground source heat pump installations.
-   Boiler room and communal boiler refurbishments.
-   BMS control systems.
-   Heating and pipework infrastructure.
-   Heating Interface Unit (HIU) installations.
-   Supply and extract ventilation systems.
-   Water quality improvements.

## Requirements

-   Proven experience in a Mechanical Estimating or Senior Estimating role, ideally within building services or M&E contracting.

-   Strong technical knowledge of heating systems, pipework infrastructure, ventilation and associated construction methods.
-   Excellent estimating and cost analysis skills, including quantity take-offs, cost breakdowns and tender preparation.
-   Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, assess project risks and identify cost-effective solutions.
-   Experience within mechanical contracting, district heating or building services would be highly advantageous.
-   Competent with estimating spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
-   Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
-   A relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Building Services Engineering or Construction Management would be beneficial.

## Benefits

-   Salary of £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

-   Hybrid working.
-   Company pension.
-   Holiday entitlement.
-   Opportunity to take a leading role within an established mechanical building services business.

## Apply

[Apply at Heated Mechanical Services](https://apply.workable.com/heated-mechanical-services/j/870C2B6803/apply)

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