SHJ is a leading UK specialist in medical and laboratory gas pipeline systems, providing design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing support across healthcare and laboratory environments. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an Engineering Estimator to join our Installation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineering graduate with strong technical and mathematical skills looking to develop a career within a specialist engineering sector. The Role You will prepare accurate and commercially competitive estimates for medical and laboratory gas installation projects, working from engineering drawings, specifications, tender documents and customer requirements. Working alongside our engineering, project and installation teams, you will develop an understanding of complete medical and laboratory gas systems and how projects progress from design and tender through to installation, commissioning and handover.
Prepare detailed cost estimates for medical gas pipeline system installations and associated engineering works in accordance with HTM 02-01, BS EN standards, and NHS requirements. Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and customer requirements to ensure scope is fully understood and HTM compliance is reflected in pricing. Measure and quantify pipework, plant, terminal units, valve assemblies, alarm systems, and associated components in line with HTM 02-01 requirements. Assist in identifying compliance-driven costs, including testing, validation, certification, and quality documentation required under HTM 02-01. Support with margin analysis, value engineering options, and pricing reviews while maintaining compliance. Liaise with approved suppliers and specialist subcontractors to obtain quotations. Assist in preparing quotations and pricing breakdowns for new works and variations, ensuring clear alignment between scope, drawings, and HTM obligations. Attend site visits where required to assist with surveys, existing system assessments, and validation of estimating assumptions including in live healthcare environments. Support change control during live projects by assisting with the assessment of cost, scope, and compliance impacts of variations. Assist with project handover by ensuring estimating assumptions, exclusions, and compliance considerations are clearly communicated to the delivery team. Maintain accurate estimating records and contribute to post-project reviews to support continuous improvement in HTM-compliant estimating accuracy.
Founded in 1967 and based in the heart of Buckinghamshire, SHJ has been at the forefront of the medical and laboratory gas industry for almost 60 years, continually evolving and growing as a specialist within the sector, and expanding into areas such as defence and research and development. Working at SHJ, you will be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where teamwork plays an important role in everything we do. Our teams work closely together across the business, while also building strong relationships with our clients, suppliers and industry partners. We're a friendly and sociable team, both inside and outside the office, and we value creating a positive workplace where people can share ideas, develop their skills and enjoy being part of a growing specialist company.
£30,000 - £38,000pa Full specialist training Develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing specialist engineering company Company pension On-site parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
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SHJ Medical & Lab Gas Specialists Recruitment Team
