Mechanical Estimator (Nuclear & Major Projects)
Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Bridgwater | Bristol
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join a major engineering delivery team supporting one of the UK’s largest and most significant nuclear infrastructure programmes.
Working on a flagship project within a highly regulated environment, you’ll play a key role in developing robust, commercially competitive tender submissions for complex mechanical building services packages.
Supporting the Hinkley Point C programme doesn’t necessarily mean being based on site every day. Alongside project activities at HPC, the team also operates from offices in Bridgwater and Bristol, offering a level of flexibility not commonly associated with major nuclear projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for the preparation of detailed cost estimates across a range of complex mechanical building services works, supporting tender submissions from initial enquiry through to final commercial review. Operating within a highly regulated project environment, you’ll produce technically robust estimates, assess delivery risks and opportunities, and contribute to the successful tendering of major mechanical packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed estimates for mechanical building services packages.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Undertake detailed quantity take-offs and pricing exercises.
- Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
- Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering proposals.
- Develop tender clarifications, assumptions and exclusions.
- Support tender review and governance processes.
- Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to develop winning bids.
- Maintain accurate estimating and tender records throughout the bid lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Estimator within Building Services, M&E or MEP contracting, ideally delivering projects within the nuclear, energy, infrastructure or other highly regulated sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, heating and cooling systems, pipework, public health services and associated mechanical plant.
- Experience preparing estimates for complex construction, engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within major projects, nuclear, defence, energy, power generation or similarly regulated environments would be highly advantageous.
- Relevant engineering qualifications are desirable.
Package
- Salary up to £70,000
- £5,780 Car Allowance
- Choice of 9-Day Fortnight or Traditional 5-Day Working Week
- Access to offices in Bridgwater, Bristol and Hinkley Point C
- 26 Days Annual Leave
- Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance (4x Salary)
- 5.75% Employer Pension Contribution
- Travel and Lodge Allowances where applicable
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