Mechanical Estimator

Overview

As a Mechanical Estimator within AVRS Systems, you will shape competitive tender submissions for water sector projects. You’ll work with an experienced estimating team to translate technical details into robust cost plans and invoices for clean water, wastewater and sludge treatment schemes. The role combines commercial analysis with cross‑functional collaboration to drive winning bids and project delivery. You will contribute to the growth of a specialist environment business and benefit from ongoing development opportunities. This is a chance to impact critical infrastructure while developing your career in a leading infrastructure organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiry schedules and coordinate with internal stakeholders and procurement to identify suppliers and subcontractors
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to support robust commercial decision-making
• Review contract conditions, bonds, warranties and insurance requirements
• Produce detailed analytical rate build-ups and Bills of Quantities
• Refine cost data using project feedback and market intelligence
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial competitiveness and add value to tender submissions
• Identify, assess and manage tender risks, producing risk registers where required
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and pricing submissions
• Compile commercial documentation for tender submissions
• Attend tender finalisation and handover meetings with cost information and recommendations
• Support delivery of accurate, compliant and robust tender submissions
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and project delivery teams throughout the bid process

Key requirements

• Experience in estimating, commercial or project delivery environments
• Knowledge of the estimating process and tender preparation
• Understanding of contracts and Conditions of Contract
• Understanding of client asset standards and WIMES specifications
• Ability to read Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Experience in clean water, wastewater or sludge treatment projects is advantageous
• Strong procurement and supply chain engagement understanding
• Experience in risk management and commercial assessment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Collaborative and proactive within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong influencing and negotiation abilities
• Cost estimation and Bills of Quantities
• Tender preparation and commercial assessment
• Understanding of construction and engineering contracts

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