Mechanical Estimating Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Estimating Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical building services packages on mission-critical data centre projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and associated mechanical services systems commonly found within hyperscale and co-location data centres.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates and cost plans for data centre construction projects.
• Analyse tender documentation, drawings, specifications, and employer requirements.
• Conduct quantity take-offs for mechanical services packages.
• Develop competitive and accurate pricing models using estimating software and spreadsheets.
• Assess labour, materials, plant, subcontractor, and equipment costs.
• Produce comprehensive tender submissions within required deadlines.
• Review enquiries and identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial compliance.
• Attend pre-tender meetings, site visits, and client presentations where required.
• Support contract negotiations and post-tender clarifications.
• Interpret mechanical design documents and assess buildability.
• Review HVAC, cooling, ventilation, chilled water and mechanical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure estimates align with relevant industry standards, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimise project solutions and costs.
• Identify key commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in developing tender programmes and resource requirements.
• Support handover meetings between pre-construction and project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate costing databases and historical project records.
• Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
• Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical estimating within MEP, building services, or mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of data centre mechanical systems including:
  • HVAC Systems
  • Data-centre Specific CRAH/CRAC units, CDUs, in-row coolers, Rear Door Hxs
  • Chilled water systems including Equipment/Plant
  • Pipework installations
  • Ventilation systems
  • Heat rejection systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter torecruitment @datalecltd.com . For further information, please get in touch with HR on View phone number on click.appcast.io.