MEICA Estimator - Water Sector

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced MEICA Estimator for water sector projects in St Albans. The successful candidate will be instrumental in preparing cost estimates, collaborating with teams, and ensuring tender submissions meet all specifications. This role offers hybrid work flexibility within a supportive environment, focusing on significant infrastructure developments for the UK's water industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Supportive working culture

Long-term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in MEICA estimating within the water sector.
• Ability to prepare detailed cost breakdowns based on technical information.
• Experience with estimating software and familiarity with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop MEICA estimates and tenders for water projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards.
• Support pre-construction phases and improve estimating accuracy.

Skills

MEICA estimating

Water and wastewater treatment processes

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Organized and methodical

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in engineering

Tools

Estimating software (e.g., Candy)

Job description

Job Description

Position: MEICA Estimator - Water Sector
Location: St Albans
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEICA Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 contractor working across key water sector projects. This role focuses on supporting the successful delivery of tenders and estimates for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) works across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

You'll play a key part in preparing cost estimates, supporting project methodologies, and advising during the enabling phases of projects.

This is a crucial role in ensuring projects are accurately priced, competitively tendered, and set up for successful delivery.

Role Responsibilities:
·Prepare and develop MEICA estimates and tenders for water-related projects.
·Work with engineering and commercial teams to ensure tenders meet technical, commercial, and safety standards.

·Support the project team during the enabling and pre-construction phases.
·Prepare cost estimates based on client scopes and technical information.
·Collaborate with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations and technical submissions.

·Ensure governance, compliance, and internal approval procedures are followed throughout the tendering process.
·Provide feedback from completed projects to help improve future estimating accuracy.
·Assist with producing method statements, programmes, and cost plans for tender submissions.

What We're Looking For:
·Strong background in MEICA estimating, ideally within the water or utilities sector.
·Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
·Strong understanding of MEICA equipment, materials, and supply chain.

·Ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare detailed cost breakdowns.
·Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
·Organised, methodical, and commercially aware.

Desirable:
·Previous experience with estimating software (e.g., Candy).
·Familiarity with NEC contracts.
·Relevant HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.

·CSCS / SMSTS / First Aid (desirable).
·Water Hygiene, Thames Water Passport (advantageous but not essential).

Why Apply?

·Work with a well-established Tier 1 contractor on a secure water sector framework.
·Hybrid working available with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
·Supportive, collaborative working culture with long-term career opportunities.

·Deliver essential infrastructure projects that contribute to the UK's water industry.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received, the application has not been successful at this stage.

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