Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

A major contractor in the water infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their expanding pre-construction team. Based remotely, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive estimates on mechanical projects, ensuring accuracy through detailed review and benchmarking. This role is crucial for shaping critical water infrastructure initiatives over the next five years.

Qualifications

• Mechanical discipline background with estimating experience in the water sector.
• Experience on clean/wastewater or capital maintenance schemes.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and estimating tools like CCS Candy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Great commercial awareness

Strong attention to detail

Tools

NEC contracts

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