Senior MEP Estimator (Data Centres)

Overview

Estimate mechanical costs for data centre projects, handling take‑offs and supplier quotes.

Key Responsibilities

• takeoffs
• cost estimating
• quote management
• tender review
• site meetings
• cost reporting

Tasks

Be responsible for generating detailed mechanical takeoffs for turnkey commercial projects which will involve liaising with a wide range of suppliers to obtain accurate quotations for specialist equipment. The Commercial & Estimating department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability. Liaise with our contract managers, purchasing department & wider commercial department in order to generate a seamless link from initial costing through to design, installation and completion for each project. Responsible to: Lead Estimator Data Centres Reporting to the Lead Estimator you will be an essential part of the Commercial Team responsible for assisting in the preparation of accurate costings for data centre projects. Day-to-day estimating will include costing of a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, from bespoke plantrooms, risers, laterals & prefabricated solutions. -Obtain & review specialist supplier & sub-contractor’s quotes. -Prepare handover pack & attend internal post award meetings for successful projects to discuss and review breakdown of estimate with delivery team. -Liaise with commercial team to analyse labour requirements for each project and pull together associated costs for review. -Input take offs into mechanical estimating software package & review. -Complete mechanical take offs from schematics & 3-D designs and collate into material & labour costs. -To attend site meetings alongside design engineers & contracts managers as required both pre & post contract award. -Preparation of tender/enquiry review pack to help inform bid/no bid decisions.

Requirements

• bluebeam
• navisworks
• microsoft office
• data centre
• mechanical degree
• 5+ years

What You Bring

Senior Mechanical Estimator (Data Centres) -Experience in Microsoft Office applications – to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook -Experience in reading & understanding schematics and completing detailed take-offs. -Ability to read & review schematics & designs prior to completing any take off. -Experience tendering projects with large bore pipework up to 1000mm. -Experience using Bluebeam -Knowledge of commercial conditions and the need for attention to detail. -Ability to take ownership of their duties and a willingness to grow and learn within their team and the company. -Experience using Navisworks or equivalent BIM software to assist with take offs -Third level qualification in a Mechanical, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience. -Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical estimating role, on Mechanical projects from high-level budget enquiries; detailed design pricing; to full tender pricing. -Experience within the Data Centre Sector -Working knowledge of labour, plant, materials and equipment rates. -Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.

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Benefits

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience -Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities -30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service. -Free annual health check during working hours -Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee. -Health cash plan -Competitive pension scheme -Full in-house training and career development opportunities -Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily. -Life assurance scheme -Secure, free onsite parking

About Alternative Heat Ltd

-In‑house design teams use BIM and CAD for turnkey mechanical and electrical modules from early project stages. -Factory-controlled facilities span thousands of square metres for prefabrication of plantrooms, skid modules, and riser modules. -Clients include data centres, district heating schemes, high‑rise residential blocks, healthcare, and education campuses. -Projects integrate renewable technologies like biomass boilers and heat pumps into prefabricated systems.

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