Your new company
You'll be working with a well-established delivery organisation operating within the UK water sector, supporting long-term, regulated infrastructure programmes. The business is involved in major water and wastewater projects and offers a stable pipeline of work within a collaborative commercial and engineering environment.
Your new role
As an Estimator, you will support the delivery of water sector projects with a strong focus on MEICA works. You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely cost estimates across a range of projects, from early-stage development through to construction and delivery.This is a contract role based in the Brighton area, offered on an inside IR35 basis, with the position being a long-term duration (9 months+).
Key duties will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates for water and wastewater projects with a MEICA focus
- Producing cost plans and option pricing to support early-stage decision-making
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and scope documentation
- Building cost plans, risk allowances, and supporting tender submissions
- Working closely with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams
- Supporting pricing activities across framework-based work
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience as an Estimator within the UK water sector
- MEICA experience is essential (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control & automation)
- Confidence in cost planning and options pricing
- Experience working on regulated utility or framework projects
- Strong understanding of estimating methodology, cost build-ups, and commercial risk
- Ability to work on an inside IR35 contract
- AMP framework experience
- NEC contract knowledge
What you'll get in return
- Remote Working (1 Site/Office Visit per month)
- Day rate of £350 - £450 per day (inside IR35)
- Long-term contract opportunity (9 months+)
- Involvement in major, business-critical water infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced project team
What you need to do now
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