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Location
Manchester
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Contract
Ref
232023
Posted
2 Monate her

Seeking to fill an estimator with a strong mechanical background and experience working on nuclear projects. 

About the Role: 

  • Responsible for estimating the costs of a planned construction project in terms of the labour, equipment and materials required, prepare analytical estimates for Mechanical Engineering works, that are technically accurate and with an acceptable risk level, from outline drawings and specifications. 
  • Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals and provide high level pricing information early in the tender for optioneering and budgeting to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered. 

Required: 

  • Capability to work on multiple projects. 
  • Strong mechanical background with experience working on nuclear projects. 
  • The ability to obtain SC clearance. 

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