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Job Description

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

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