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

• 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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