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Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Estimator / MEICA Estimator
Location: Southern Water Region (Flexible across the South)
Job Type: Contract Role – INSIDE IR35
Company Overview
I am seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to join the Southern Water Framework delivery team, supporting the successful pricing and delivery of complex M&E and MEICA schemes across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure programmes, working in collaboration with clients, designers, and delivery partners to develop best-value engineering solutions.
The Role
As Mechanical & Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for the preparation and coordination of estimates for M&E works within the Southern Water Framework. Working closely with estimators, bid managers, planners, and design and delivery teams, you’ll ensure high-quality, accurate pricing that reflects the client’s requirements and framework objectives.
You will also engage directly with the client and supply chain to develop cost-effective, safe, and sustainable engineering solutions, contributing to both early contractor involvement and tender development phases.
Key Responsibilities
• Support all aspects of the pre-construction and estimating process for M&E projects.
• Prepare multi-discipline tender pricing, from top-down budgets to detailed bottom-up estimates.
• Read and interpret client specifications and design drawings, identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Lead technical assessment of supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring accurate cost benchmarking.
• Ensure estimates align with framework commercial requirements and deadlines.
Key Requirements
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven track record in preparing M&E / MEICA estimates within the UK water industry.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes and associated mechanical and electrical assets.
• Experience working in a framework or alliance environment, ideally Southern Water or similar (e.g. Thames, Wessex, Severn Trent).
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g. Candy, Conquest, Excel) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge or experience of carbon data capture and sustainability within project delivery (desirable).
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Jordan Lee at (phone number removed) for further details.
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