Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to contribute to major water infrastructure projects on a remote basis. This role involves developing estimates for complex mechanical works, reviewing project documents, and collaborating with various stakeholders, offering a fantastic opportunity to impact UK infrastructure significantly.

Qualifications

• Mechanical discipline background with estimating experience in the water sector.
• Experience in clean/wastewater or capital maintenance schemes.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop estimates for mechanical works on projects ranging from £5m to £250m.
• Review drawings and documentation to create cost models.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for cost benchmarking.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating tools (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.