Mechanical Estimator (Nuclear & Major Projects)

BMSL Group Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension (5.75%)

26 days leave

Travel allowances

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to support nuclear major projects and complex mechanical building services packages. You will prepare detailed cost estimates and contribute to winning tender submissions in a highly regulated environment.

The role offers hybrid working from Bridgwater/Bristol offices with a competitive package and extensive benefits in a major UK programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator in Building Services or MEP.
• Experience delivering projects in regulated sectors such as nuclear or energy.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, piping and related plant.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.
• Develop tender clarifications, assumptions and exclusions.
• Support tender review and governance processes.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to develop winning bids.
• Maintain accurate estimating and tender records throughout the bid lifecycle.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Tendering & estimating

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulated environment experience

Education

Engineering qualifications desirable

Job description

Mechanical Estimator (Nuclear & Major Projects)

Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Bridgwater | Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a major engineering delivery team supporting one of the UK's largest and most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.

Working on a flagship project within a highly regulated environment, you'll play a key role in developing robust, commercially competitive tender submissions for complex mechanical building services packages.

Supporting the Hinkley Point C programme doesn't necessarily mean being based on site every day. Alongside project activities at HPC, the team also operates from offices in Bridgwater and Bristol, offering a level of flexibility not commonly associated with major nuclear projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for the preparation of detailed cost estimates across a range of complex mechanical building services works, supporting tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final commercial review. Operating within a highly regulated project environment, you'll produce technically robust estimates, assess delivery risks and opportunities, and contribute to the successful tendering of major mechanical packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.
• Develop tender clarifications, assumptions and exclusions.
• Support tender review and governance processes.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to develop winning bids.
• Maintain accurate estimating and tender records throughout the bid lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within Building Services, M&E or MEP contracting, ideally delivering projects within the nuclear, energy, infrastructure or other highly regulated sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, heating and cooling systems, pipework, public health services and associated mechanical plant.
• Experience preparing estimates for complex construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within major projects, nuclear, defence, energy, power generation or similarly regulated environments would be highly advantageous.
• Relevant engineering qualifications are desirable.

Package

• Salary up to £70,000
• £5,780 Car Allowance
• Choice of 9-Day Fortnight or Traditional 5-Day Working Week
• Access to offices in Bridgwater, Bristol and Hinkley Point C
• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance (4x Salary)
• 5.75% Employer Pension Contribution
• Travel and Lodge Allowances where applicable