Mechanical Estimator

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Job Description

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to deliver £3bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 – 2030.

Responsibilities

• Join the estimating project team taking responsibility for the preparation of the mechanical estimate
• Preparation of the detailed scope from drawings, specifications and a PCD that details the outline scope
• Identify any errors/omissions from the scope within the PCD
• Prepare abstract of material and sub-contract requirements for sourcing and pricing
• Technical and commercial appraisal of material and subcontractor quotations to ensure full coverage of the scope is priced
• Preparation of analytical estimates including the detailed appraisal of the Mechanical (& Electrical ideally) packages and attendances required
• Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid
• Attend site visits ad hoc during tender period
• Contribute towards the preparation of the M&E “Tender Book” to collate and present the Mechanical estimate
• Prepare Top-Down-Estimate using the Framework agreed schedules of rates and Cost curves for benchmarking as part of the review process
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree level qualified / equivalent in a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering related discipline Preferably Chartered
• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Estimator for a major mechanical/electrical contractor in the water sector
• Experienced pricing medium to large value mechanical (& electrical ideally) engineering projects
• Familiar with Civil Engineering Method of Measurement
• Customer focused, open and honest, safe and environmentally aware, team player, accountable
• Excellent communication skills and a “can-do” approach at all times
• Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker with a knowledge of various Forms of Contract
• Good technical understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and the ability to promote alternative solutions
• Numerate, accurate and self-checking
• Knowledge of CCS ‘Candy’ Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given
• Full driving licence
  
  

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.