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M&E Estimating Manager

Morson Edge • Contract / Freelance • Remote (Pulborough, South East, GB) • £70,000 / year • 3d ago

Senior MEP Estimator

Industry:

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contracting – Private Sector

Contract Type:

Permanent

Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior MEP Estimator to join a growing M&E contractor based in Pulborough. This role requires a minimum of three days per week in the office, with the flexibility of two days working from home or client sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for estimating self-delivery M&E projects, primarily within the private sector, with enquiries coming from consultants at early design stages (Stage 1/2). Typical projects range around £500k, with recent wins up to £950k, such as the removal of a chiller unit and installation of a heat pump in a large office building.

The role demands a proactive approach to developing solutions alongside clients, including site visits to refine project scopes. Candidates should come from a Tier 2 or Tier 3 M&E contractor background, accustomed to being heavily involved in projects as they progress to site delivery. An understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its benefits in the construction or estimating process would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior figure with over 20 years in the business, contributing to the company’s growth and quickly becoming a senior team member.

Skills:

Proven experience in M&E estimating for self-delivery projects
Strong client engagement and solution development skills
Ability to interpret and develop project scopes from early-stage consultant enquiries
Hands-on approach with willingness to visit sites
Experience working within Tier 2 or Tier 3 M&E contracting environments
Understanding of AI applications and benefits in estimating or project delivery
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Commercial awareness and risk assessment capability
Collaborative team player with leadership potential

Software/Tools:

Simpro
Electrica
AI Enable (Desireable)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Certifications & Standards:

Relevant industry qualifications or experience in M&E contracting
Awareness of industry standards and best practices in estimating and project delivery