Senior Mechanical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tier 1 contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team. This role, which is primarily home-based with occasional travel, involves developing complex estimates for significant water infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a mechanical background and estimating experience in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Mechanical discipline background with estimating experience required.
• Experience in clean/wastewater projects necessary.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for mechanical works on large-scale projects.
• Review project documents to create accurate cost models.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for project pricing.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Estimating

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CCS Candy

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? Home-based with occasional travel

We’re working with a Tier 1 contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects as part of AMP8. They’re expanding their pre-construction team and looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join them on a remote basis.

? What you’ll do:

• Develop bottom-up and top-down estimates for mechanical works (£5m–£250m projects)
• Review drawings, specs & scoping docs to build accurate cost models
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors
• Benchmark using cost curves and SORs
• Support pricing strategy, risk identification, and tender preparation

? What you’ll need:

• Mechanical discipline background + estimating experience in the water sector
• Experience working on clean/wastewater or capital maintenance schemes
• Familiarity with NEC contracts & estimating tools (CCS Candy = bonus)
• Great commercial awareness + strong attention to detail

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping critical UK water infrastructure over the next five years.

? Please note: Candidates must be based in the UK, have the right to work in the UK, and be open to occasional travel as required.