MEICA Estimator

Talent Link; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link is seeking an experienced MEICA Estimator to join their team in Greater London. This key role develops MEICA estimates and tender submissions for water and wastewater projects, from initial scope through to contract award, with involvement in the enabling phase of each project.

You will interpret technical drawings, prepare material, equipment and sub‑contract enquiries, evaluate supply chain proposals, and produce bottom‑up MEICA cost estimates.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent with a foundation degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven estimating experience in water and wastewater projects.
• Experience with MEICA equipment, installation and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and produce cost build-ups.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope of work for MEICA projects and manage tender pricing.
• Produce bottom-up MEICA cost estimates from client scope and technical data.
• Manage risk and cost plans during tender periods.
• Ensure governance requirements are followed before tender adjudication.
• Communicate with management and project teams on technical matters.
• Promote health and safety across projects.

Skills

MEICA knowledge

Tendering

Cost estimation

Technical drawing interpretation

Candy estimating software

NEC contract understanding

WIMES Standards

Education

A-Level or equivalent + foundation degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Candy

Job description

An established infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced MEICA Estimator to join their team.

This is a key role responsible for developing MEICA estimates and tenders for water and wastewater projects, from initial scope development through to contract award, with continued involvement during the enabling phase of each project.

• Develop the scope of work for MEICA projects and manage the full tender pricing process
• Apply experience of MEICA equipment and services used in water and wastewater treatment to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound solutions
• Contribute to process design development, ensuring designs are checked, verified, and sufficiently developed for accurate tender submissions
• Prepare material, equipment, and sub-contract enquiries, evaluating supply chain tender returns for compilation into the tender
• Produce bottom-up MEICA cost estimates derived from client scope and technical information
• Manage risk and value during the tender period, preparing budgets and cost plans
• Ensure all estimating and tender procedures and governance requirements are followed before tender adjudication
• Capture actual cost data and programme milestone achievement to embed learning into future tenders
• Communicate clearly with senior management, designers, consultants, clients, and project teams on all technical matters
• Promote and maintain health and safety across all projects
• A-Level or equivalent plus a foundation degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Full understanding of the complexities of MEICA equipment and systems
• Proven experience in estimating within the water and wastewater industry
• MEICA installation and commissioning knowledge including process understanding for water and wastewater treatment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, develop baseline cost estimates, and produce labour, plant, and material cost build-ups
• Experience evaluating supply chain proposals for MEICA equipment including scope of supply, technical compliance, and commercial offer
• Experience with estimating software such as Candy
• Understanding of multiple forms of contract including NEC, and experience operating within water and wastewater frameworks
• Knowledge of WIMES Standards
• Previous experience in a similar estimating role as a Mechanical or Electrical Estimator or Proposals Engineer