Senior Mechanical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team, focusing on significant UK water infrastructure projects. This role, based remotely with some travel, requires a strong mechanical background and experience in the water sector to develop accurate project estimates.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in the water sector required.
• Experience with clean/wastewater or capital maintenance schemes.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for mechanical works (£5m–£250m projects).
• Review drawings, specs & build cost models.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical discipline background

Tools

Estimating tools (CCS Candy)

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Estimator, south west london

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Client:

Morson Talent

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

? 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.