Senior M & E Estimator

Senior M&E Estimator

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus

Role Summary

Senior M&E Estimator required to take ownership of estimating across a range of commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on role with a strong electrical bias, focused on pricing, cost planning, and managing full tender processes. You will play a key role within pre-construction, working closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate, commercially sound bids.

Company Overview

Specialist M&E contractor delivering Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Security, Data & Communications projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, education, and custodial sectors.

The business operates across technically demanding projects, working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors, developers, and end clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare detailed M&E estimates from small works through to £1m+ packages
* Review drawings, specifications, ERs, and tender documentation
* Build full cost plans including labour, materials, plant, prelims, subcontractors, and risk
* Issue and analyse supplier and subcontractor RFQs
* Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, and value engineering opportunities
* Support tender clarifications, submissions, and client discussions
* Define clear assumptions, exclusions, and scope boundaries
* Ensure structured handover to delivery teams
* Support development of estimating systems, templates, and cost libraries

Requirements

Essential

* Proven background in M&E estimating (electrical bias preferred)
* Experience across commercial and/or industrial projects
* Strong understanding of tendering and cost planning
* Able to work autonomously and take ownership of estimates
* Commercially aware with strong understanding of margin and risk

Desirable

* Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors
* Design & Build project experience
* Experience mentoring junior estimators

Skills & Attributes

* Strong attention to detail
* Commercial mindset
* Confident working with senior stakeholders
* Organised and structured approach to tendering
* Able to challenge scope and drive value engineering

Package & Benefits

* £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary
* Performance bonus linked to margin and bid quality
* Clear progression into Head of Pre-Construction
* Long-term career development within a growing business

Location & Working Pattern

* Ware, Hertfordshire
* Office-based with flexibility for 1 day per week remote working (subject to suitable home setup)

Reporting Line

* Reports directly into Director of Pre-Construction