4Front Recruitment

MEP Estimator

4Front Recruitment  •  Chippenham, GB (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

MEP Estimator

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: High Tech Construction | Data Centres

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Office & Site Based

Help Price Some of the UK's Most Technically Advanced Data Centre Projects

We're looking for an experienced MEP Estimator to join a growing pre construction team delivering major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK.

This is an opportunity to work on highly engineered, mission critical developments where every detail matters. You'll play a key role in producing accurate, commercially robust estimates that help shape project strategy from the earliest stages through to successful tender submission.

The Role

As the MEP Estimator, you'll be responsible for preparing accurate mechanical, electrical and public health estimates for major construction projects, working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the tender process.

You'll review technical information, engage with specialist supply chain partners and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions to ensure competitive, high quality submissions.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
  • Preparing detailed MEP cost plans, estimates and quantity take offs.
  • Obtaining and analysing subcontractor quotations.
  • Identifying design, procurement and buildability risks.
  • Allowing for testing, commissioning and handover requirements.
  • Supporting value engineering and technical tender submissions.
  • Working closely with Design, Engineering and Commercial teams throughout the bid process.

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

  • Experience estimating mechanical, electrical and public health installations.
  • Strong experience reviewing MEP drawings, specifications and equipment schedules.
  • Experience preparing MEP cost plans, quantity take offs and detailed estimates.
  • Experience obtaining, analysing and negotiating specialist subcontractor quotations.
  • A good understanding of MEP installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
  • Experience working within the construction or engineering sector.
  • Data centre, mission critical, defence or energy project experience would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • £65,000 to £70,000 salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Birthday day off

Apply Today

If you're an experienced MEP Estimator looking to work on technically challenging data centre projects with a business delivering some of the UK's most advanced engineering and construction schemes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.


4Front Recruitment

About 4Front Recruitment

At 4Front, we help start-ups and SMEs focus on their people by creating talent strategies that grow teams, close skills gaps, and align the workforce with their business strategy and future aspirations.

Talent as a Service (TaaS)

Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team works as an embedded part of your business, delivering end-to-end recruitment without traditional agency fees. We don't just post jobs — we actively search, engage, and headhunt candidates tailored to your business needs, ensuring the best fit for your teams.

What's included:

• Role definition and market mapping

• Workforce planning to address current and future skills gaps

• Targeted candidate sourcing and headhunting

• Video-driven candidate insights for skills, personality, and cultural fit

• Interview coordination and scheduling

• 90-day onboarding support

Internal Talent First Approach

We start with your existing workforce, identifying hidden potential and internal mobility opportunities before recruiting externally. This approach tackles skills gaps today and tomorrow, boosts employee engagement and retention, and reduces hiring costs.

Flexible, Transparent Hiring

• Monthly fee based on roles, salary levels, and project length

• Typical hires in 8–12 weeks

• Up to 50% cost savings vs traditional recruitment agencies

• Engagements run 3–6 months, giving you flexible, scalable hiring

Our Services

Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy | Permanent Recruitment | Executive Search & Targeted Headhunting | Contract Staffing | Strategic HR Consultancy

Why Choose 4Front

• 20+ years of HR leadership experience

• CIPD-qualified professionals with sector expertise in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and business services

• Strategic partners building people and business

• Replacement guarantee on every hire

We don't just build businesses. We build people. And people build your business.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Southampton, GB
Year Founded
2023
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