Senior Mechanical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to support major water infrastructure projects on a remote basis. The role includes developing estimates, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring accurate cost modeling. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure over the coming years.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating for the water sector.
• Knowledge of clean/wastewater projects.
• Familiar with pricing strategies and risk identification.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up and top-down estimates for projects (£5m–£250m).
• Review drawings and specs to build accurate cost models.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical discipline background

Tools

NEC contracts

Estimating tools (CCS Candy)

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.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom