MEICA Estimator

Alfa AI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa AI is seeking an experienced MEICA Estimator to join its UK team. The role covers developing MEICA estimates and tenders for water and wastewater projects, from initial scope through to contract award, with involvement in the enabling phase of each project.

Key duties include scoping MEICA work, preparing material and subcontract enquiries, producing bottom-up cost estimates, and managing risk and governance throughout the tender period.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating MEICA equipment and services for water and wastewater projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop baseline cost estimates.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract and water/wastewater frameworks.
• Knowledge of WIMES standards and tender governance requirements.
• Experience preparing material, equipment and sub-contract enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope of work for MEICA projects and manage full tender pricing.
• Apply MEICA equipment knowledge to achieve safe, efficient solutions.
• Contribute to process design development and ensure designs are checked for tender submissions.
• Prepare and evaluate supply chain enquiries and compile tender data.
• Produce bottom-up MEICA cost estimates from client scope and info.
• Manage risk and budgets during the tender period and for learnings.

Skills

MEICA estimation

Tender pricing

Cost build-ups

Water & wastewater know-how

Candy software

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Foundation degree / HND / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

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