Bristol, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/04/2026
Location: Bristol (with intermittent travel to NorthWales)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
To be considered for this role you need to already be based in the UK.
Overview
Baker Street Recruitment is working in partnership with aleading engineering contractor operating within the UK nuclear sector. Ourclient delivers complex, high-integrity engineering solutions across majorinfrastructure programmes and is continuing to expand its UK capability.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Estimator to supportthe preparation of accurate, commercially sound cost estimates across aportfolio of nuclear and industrial projects. This is an opportunity to workwithin a technically rigorous environment, contributing to projects that arecritical to the UK’s long-term energy strategy.
The Role
You will be responsible for developing detailed costestimates for mechanical engineering packages, supporting tender submissions,and early project definition. The role requires close collaboration withengineering, procurement, and delivery teams to ensure estimates are alignedwith technical scope, programme requirements, and commercial objectives.
The position is primarily based in Bristol, with periodictravel to North Wales to support project and manufacturing interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparedetailed cost estimates covering materials, labour, fabrication,installation, and subcontract packages
- Interprettechnical drawings, specifications, and scope documentation within aregulated environment
- Engagewith internal stakeholders to validate scope, methodologies, andassumptions
- Sourceand evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identifycommercial risks, cost drivers, and value engineering opportunities
- Supportthe preparation of tender submissions, pricing schedules, andclarifications
- Maintainand develop cost databases and benchmarking tools
- Attendsite visits and pre-tender meetings where required
Requirements
- Degree,HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Provenexperience in an estimating role within mechanical engineering, MEP, orindustrial projects
- Understandingof mechanical systems such as pipework, fabrication, or process plant
- Abilityto interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Commercialawareness and a structured, analytical approach
- Proficiencyin Excel and estimating tools
- Experiencewithin nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors
- Knowledgeof relevant codes and standards (e.g. ASME, RCC-M)
- Familiaritywith NEC or similar forms of contract
- Exposureto modularisation or offsite manufacturing
- Opportunityto work on high-value, technically complex infrastructure projects
- Exposureto full project lifecycle within an engineering and delivery environment
- Cleargrowth trajectory within a sector aligned to net zero and energy security
- Flexibleworking environment with a balance of office and project exposure
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