Mechanical Estimator

Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for a **Mechanical Estimator** to join our **Severn Trent Water framework**.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel as required.

**Job Purpose**
Costain are currently working across several Water Industry accounts for the remaining AMP7 works and to mobilise AMP8 early works. The estimating function is growing rapidly to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from £5m to over £100m in value.

**Key Responsibilities**
Develop estimates at all stages of the project life cycle from feasibility and concept through to detailed design stage
Develop estimating strategies and present to senior stakeholders both internal and external
Work closely with the bid team and be responsible for the preparation of the Mechanical Estimate for each project
Preparation of the detailed scope from drawings, specifications and a PCD that details the outline scope
Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing
Attend site visits during tender period
Preparation of an M&E “Tender Book” to collate and present the M&E estimate
Preparation of M&E procurement schedules to ensure smooth handover to the delivery teams
Presentation of the estimate at bid team meetings and final settlement of bid, working to strict deadlines
Prepare Top-Down-Estimate using the Framework agreed schedules of rates and Cost curves for benchmarking as part of the review process

**About You**
Suitably qualified in Mechanical installations ideally with knowledge of Electrical and civil engineering
Previous experience working as a Mechanical Estimator for a major contractor, preferably within the water sector
Experience of pricing small to large value new works or capital maintenance works on both waste and clean water projects would be an advantage
Customer Focused, Open and Honest, Safe and Environmentally aware
Good communication skills, must be a strong team player
Good technical understanding of Waste and Clean water process solutions
Numerate, accurate and self-checking
Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given
Full UK driving licence
Degree level qualified or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical engineering related discipline

**About Costain**

At Costain, we help to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK’s infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.

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**Right to Work & Security Checks**

Understandably given the nature of our business, everyone who is employed at Costain must undergo thorough referencing checks. We will need different information depending on the job we have offered you. For all roles, we'll carry out a criminal record check and we’ll ask to see evidence that you have the legal right to work in the UK.

For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

**Closing date**

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