Trainee Mech Estimator - External

We are looking for a Trainee Mechanical Estimator to join our team. Working closely with the Lead Proposals Engineer and wider team, you will develop practical skills across the full bid lifecycle - from reviewing technical documents and building cost models through to supporting tender submissions and engaging with clients.

The role will give you genuine exposure to complex projects, alongside work spanning highly regulated and technically demanding industries. You will receive mentoring and guidance from experienced engineers throughout, with a clear path towards contributing independently to the proposals process over time.

We welcome applications from all levels of expertise. What matters most is your drive, and your commitment. The role will require travel between our Cumbrian sites.

The Company

Bendalls Engineering is a long-established UK engineering company with a heritage dating back to 1894, based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Our business has built an enviable reputation for delivering bespoke, high-integrity engineering solutions into some of the world’s most safety-critical and hazardous environments.

Our company operates across the nuclear, defence, oil & gas, and renewable energy industries, providing expert fabrication, welding, machining, and advanced process equipment production. With an annual turnover surpassing £30 million and ambitious objectives for significant expansion ...