Job Description

SES Engineering Services is looking for a talented Mechanical Estimator to join our SES South team, based in London. You'll support the delivery of high-profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects across a range of sectors.


If you're passionate about construction, looking to develop your estimating career, and eager to be part of a business that challenges convention and supports innovation -- this is your opportunity to grow and help us create tomorrow together.


This is a fantastic chance to progress your career as part of a skilled, inclusive, and forward-thinking team.


ABOUT THE ROLE


As an Estimator at SES, you'll play an important role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates that support our project wins. Working alongside senior estimators, commercial teams, and project managers, you'll help ensure our tenders are robust, detailed, and aligned with project requirements and client expectations.


This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of project sizes and sectors, with the support and mentoring needed to develop into a senior role in the future.


As our Estimator you will:

Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions Analyse drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate costs Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and pricing Support the preparation of bills of quantities and schedules of rates Contribute to risk and value engineering assessments Attend and contribute to internal pricing and review meetings
WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more... Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
To find out more about LIFE AT SES Engineering Services please click on the following link https://www.ses-ltd.co.uk/careers/working-at-ses/


We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.


If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.


As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Working at SES

SES Engineering Services (SES) is recognised as one of the leading M&E partners in the UK. Specialising in the design and installation of building services and infrastructure solutions, SES covers all aspects of M&E engineering.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.