Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This home-based role involves developing estimates for major water infrastructure projects and requires expertise in mechanical engineering and estimating within the water sector. Ideal for someone looking to significantly contribute to critical infrastructure over the next five years.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for mechanical works (£5m–£250m projects).
• Review drawings and specifications to build cost models.
• Support tender preparation and pricing strategy.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Mechanical discipline background

Tools

NEC contracts

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.