Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor is expanding their pre-construction team and is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator. This remote role offers the chance to contribute significantly to major water infrastructure projects across the UK, focusing on developing accurate cost estimates and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates should have experience in the water sector and a solid mechanical background, along with strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Estimating experience in the water sector is required.
• Familiarity with clean/wastewater and capital maintenance schemes.
• Candidates must be open to occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up and top-down mechanical estimates for large projects.
• Review drawings and specs to create accurate cost models.
• Support pricing strategy and tender preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

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.