MEP Estimator
Company: Sweet Projects
Role summary
MEP Estimator is a full-time role at Sweet Projects in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-06. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- MEP Estimator
- Company
- Sweet Projects
- Location
- Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-06
Job description
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.
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