Senior Mechanical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This remote position involves developing detailed cost estimates for significant water infrastructure projects, ensuring accuracy through supplier liaison and risk assessment. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background and familiarity with the water sector, making this an exciting opportunity to influence vital infrastructural development.

Qualifications

• Mechanical discipline background required.
• Experience on clean/wastewater projects needed.
• Familiarity with estimating tools is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for mechanical works (£5m–£250m projects).
• Review specifications and build cost models.
• Liaise with suppliers and support tender preparation.

Skills

Estimating experience in the water sector

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

NEC contracts

Estimating 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.