Location: Greater Manchester
Cost Estimator – Nuclear Sector
Are you an experienced Cost Estimator looking for your next opportunity? Or do you have a background in MEP, HVAC or commercial management and want to move into a Cost Estimator role?
We’re looking for a motivated Cost Estimator to join our growing team in the Manchester area. This is an exciting opportunity to enter the nuclear sector—one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most secure industries—while receiving the training, support and development needed to build a long-term career.
Whether you’re already working as a Cost Estimator or you’re looking to transition from a commercial role, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Cost Estimator, you’ll work closely with commercial, engineering and project delivery teams to prepare accurate cost estimates and support the successful delivery of major engineering projects within the nuclear industry.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions.
* Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
* Producing quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns.
* Working closely with engineering, procurement and project teams.
* Supporting tender submissions and bid activities.
* Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
* Helping to develop and improve estimating processes.
About You
We’re looking for individuals with strong technical or commercial knowledge who are keen to develop their career as a Cost Estimator.
You’ll ideally have experience in one of the following areas:
* Cost estimating within an engineering environment.
* MEP or HVAC projects.
* Commercial or quantity surveying roles.
You’ll also have:
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
* The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience using Microsoft Excel and estimating software would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
Why Join Us?
This Cost Estimator opportunity offers far more than a traditional estimating role.
You’ll join a business with a growing presence in the nuclear industry, giving you the chance to work on technically challenging, high-value projects while developing specialist knowledge in a sector renowned for its long-term stability and investment.
We offer:
* A genuine opportunity to move into the nuclear sector.
* Clear career progression and structured professional development.
* Ongoing mentoring and industry-specific training.
* Exposure to complex engineering projects.
* A supportive, collaborative working environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Cost Estimator, or you’re working in a commercial, MEP or HVAC role and are ready to take the next step into estimating, we’d love to hear from you.
This Cost Estimator position offers the chance to build a rewarding career within one of the UK’s most exciting engineering sectors while developing skills that will support your long-term professional growth.
For more information please contact Dean Parry at Emeya Recruitment, I am available 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday and happy to talk after hours to suit you
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year