Cost Engineer - Work Winning

NG Bailey; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with employer contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Wellbeing & Volunteer Days

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey is seeking a Mechanical Cost Engineer (Estimator) in London. The role is hybrid and part of the Estimating team, delivering accurate MEP cost estimates across projects in London and the South, in infrastructure, commercial, healthcare and energy sectors.

The successful candidate will prepare detailed estimates, review drawings and specs, engage suppliers, and contribute to tender submissions with cost narratives.

Qualifications

• Proven Mechanical (MEP) estimating experience.
• Background across infrastructure, commercial, healthcare or energy sectors.
• Strong ability to review drawings and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical (MEP) cost estimates and take-offs.
• Support tendering and work-winning activities.
• Review drawings, specs, and tender documents.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and delivery teams.
• Contribute to tender submissions and cost narratives.
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarking data.

Skills

MEP Estimating

Tendering & bidding

Cost awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CostX

ETAP / BIM tools

Job description

Summary

This role sits within the Estimating team and focuses on delivering accurate and competitive mechanical (MEP) cost estimates across projects in London and the South, over a broad variety of sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, and energy.

Mechanical Cost Engineer (Estimator)

London – Hybrid

Permanent

Summary

This role sits within the Estimating team and focuses on delivering accurate and competitive mechanical (MEP) cost estimates across projects in London and the South, over a broad variety of sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, and energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical (MEP) cost estimates and take-offs
• Support tendering and work-winning activities
• Review drawings, specs, and tender documents
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors for competitive pricing
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options
• Collaborate with design, commercial, and delivery teams
• Contribute to tender submissions and cost narratives
• Maintain cost databases and benchmarking data
• Support pre-construction and project handover phases

What we’re looking for

• Proven Mechanical (MEP) estimating experience
• Background across sectors such as infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, or energy
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits (Dental, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes)
• Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.