Job Description

Due to continued growth in our Water sector, we are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our rapidly growing team.


Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Severn Trent Water to help shape and deliver its Capital Delivery Framework, as part of it's capital programme for AMP8. As part of the Design and Build Framework lot, Costain brings together its design, construction, and consultancy expertise to undertake renewal and refurbishment projects and will assist Severn Trent in its target to make continuous improvements to its safety performance, whilst ensuring continuity of supply and consequently lowering costs for its customers.


The estimating function within the division is growing to facilitate the increased volume of works being forecast over the next 5 years, with projects varying from 5m to over 250m in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites.


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



The Senior Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for reviewing the Project Content Documents (PCD) and proposed scope of works to assist in preparation of Bottom-up-estimates for the Mechanical elements of the schemes along with a Top-Down review from cost curves and Schedules of rates to assist in negotiation of the proposed Target Price.


Work closely within 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 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 packages and attendances required Contribute to the identification of risk and pricing of risks throughout the bid Attend site visits during tender period Preparation of a "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

Formally qualified in a Mechanical related discipline Previous experience working as an Estimator for a major contractor, within the water sector Experience of pricing medium 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 Team Player Must be commercially aware and a lateral thinker ideally with a knowledge of the various model Forms of Contract Good technical understanding of Waste and Clean water process solutions and the ability to promote alternative process options where appropriate Numerate, accurate and self-checking Knowledge of CCS 'Candy' Estimating system would be an advantage albeit training will be given Full driving licence
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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.



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