Senior Mechanical Estimtor

Alexander Associates Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator in Warrington. You will play a crucial role in estimating and cost planning for multi-million-pound infrastructure projects, with a supportive team and hybrid work flexibility. Join to shape critical water industry projects and enjoy competitive salary and career development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience with a major contractor in the water sector preferred.
• Familiarity with clean and wastewater projects (capital or maintenance).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in estimating and cost planning for high-value water infrastructure schemes.
• Prepare detailed mechanical estimates from technical documentation.
• Collaborate with the bid team to ensure full project scope coverage.

Skills

Estimating experience

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Technical knowledge

Collaborative

Client-focused

Education

Formal qualifications in Mechanical discipline

Tools

CCS 'Candy'

Job description

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Are you a seasoned Mechanical Estimator looking for your next big opportunity? We're working on behalf of a leading contractor in the water sector, seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join their high-performing team in Warrington.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to split your time between the office and working remotely, while playing a key part in multi-million-pound infrastructure projects.

Your Role:

As Senior Mechanical Estimator, you'll take a lead role in estimating and cost planning across high-value water infrastructure schemes. You’ll produce detailed estimates from both technical documentation and schedule benchmarks, contributing to competitive and accurate project pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare bottom-up mechanical estimates from drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Conduct top-down benchmarking using cost curves and schedules of rates.
• Collaborate with the bid team to ensure full project scope coverage.
• Identify risks, omissions, and pricing variations.
• Review material and subcontractor quotations for scope and value.
• Lead the development of the “Tender Book” for presentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Formal qualifications in a Mechanical discipline.
• Previous estimating experience with a major contractor, ideally within the water sector.
• Familiarity with clean and wastewater projects (capital or maintenance).
• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to suggest alternative process options.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills; CCS ‘Candy’ experience is a bonus.
• Commercially aware, collaborative and client-focused.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

• Join a leading infrastructure contractor with a robust pipeline of work.
• Be part of shaping critical water industry projects.
• Work flexibly in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and long-term career development.

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat to find out more.