MEP Estimator

At Sweet Project Construction Limited, (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.
 
We are a general contracting business, drawing on over forty years of specialised industry experience to provide excellent service, sustain long-term partnerships and achieve the highest quality outcome for key clients, whilst maintaining financial commitments.
 
The MEP Estimator prepares accurate and commercially robust estimates for mechanical, electrical and public health services associated with construction projects and tender opportunities.
 
The role evaluates technical designs, develops MEP pricing and manages specialist supply chain engagement to ensure services costs are complete, coordinated and aligned with the wider project solution.
Qualifications:

• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health systems
• Competence in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Membership of, or progress towards membership of, CIBSE, IET, RICS, CIOB or another relevant professional body desirable

 
Experience required:

• Experience estimating mechanical, electrical and public health installations
• Experience reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules
• Experience preparing MEP cost plans and detailed estimates
• Experience obtaining and analysing specialist subcontractor quotations
• Understanding of MEP installation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Experience identifying MEP scope interfaces and design-development risks
• Experience within construction or engineering
• Data centre, defence, energy or mission-critical project experience desirable

 
Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees.  We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. The post holder will have the following responsibilities:
 
MEP Tender Review

• Review MEP drawings, specifications, schedules and performance requirements
• Confirm mechanical, electrical and public health scope and design responsibilities
• Identify missing information, design gaps and technical clarification requirements

MEP Cost Estimating

• Prepare MEP cost plans, detailed estimates and first-principles build-ups
• Undertake or validate MEP quantity take-offs and equipment schedules
• Develop allowances for labour, plant, materials, equipment and specialist systems

Testing and Commissioning

• Include appropriate allowances for testing, commissioning and witnessing
• Assess training, handover, spares and operation and maintenance requirements
• Confirm pricing for controls, system integration and temporary services

Specialist Supply Chain Engagement

• Prepare and issue enquiries to MEP subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Confirm supply chain capability, capacity and relevant project experience
• Obtain technical and commercial clarifications from tenderers

Quotation Analysis

• Compare specialist quotations on a consistent and like-for-like basis
• Review technical compliance, exclusions, assumptions and lead times
• Identify scope gaps, interfaces and procurement risks

Design and Coordination

• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Planning and Operations colleagues
• Assess installation, access, maintenance and builder’s work requirements
• Identify design coordination and buildability issues affecting cost or programme

Risk and Value Engineering

• Identify MEP design, procurement, commissioning and programme risks
• Develop appropriate allowances and mitigation proposals
• Support technical alternatives and value-engineering opportunities

Tender Submission

• Prepare MEP estimate summaries and adjudication information
• Clearly present assumptions, exclusions, qualifications and outstanding design matters
• Support client clarifications, negotiations and post-tender updates

Information Management

• Maintain accurate and auditable MEP estimating records
• Capture MEP cost benchmarks and specialist supply chain intelligence
• Maintain awareness of system developments, product availability and lead times

Success Measures

• MEP estimates accurately reflect project scope and technical requirements
• MEP quantity take-offs and cost build-ups are accurate and auditable
• Specialist supply chain engagement achieves appropriate market coverage
• Design coordination, technical and procurement risks are identified early
• Testing, commissioning and handover requirements are appropriately allowed for
• Value-engineering opportunities are identified without compromising performance
• MEP cost intelligence and estimating records are maintained effectively

 
The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.
 
The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Sweet Projects is conducted.
 
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive Salary.
• Car Allowance (for eligible roles).
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday day off.