Job Description
Are you a MEP estimator with experience of working on large infrastructure projects?
Do you have experience of undertaking cost verification and undertaking technical analysis of MEP estimates?
Location: London or Birmingham (client office attendance required as needed)
Contract Type: Contract - Day rate dependant of experience - Inside IR35
Contract length: Ongoing
The Role
We are currently supporting a client-side team on the HS2 programme and are looking to appoint an experienced MEP Estimator to support works across major station packages.
This is a client-facing assurance role, focused on cost verification and commercial challenge of MEP estimates submitted by Tier 1 MEP contractors. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, robustness, and value for money across large-scale infrastructure works. You must be technically capable to understand MEP estimates and be able to roll your sleeves up and undertake the cost verification personally.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing and verifying MEP cost estimates submitted by MEP contractors
Providing cost assurance and commercial challenge on behalf of the client
Supporting the client team with cost validation, benchmarking, and reporting
Working collaboratively with commercial, engineering, and delivery teams
Attending the client's office in London or Birmingham as required (likely a couple of times per month)
Essential Experience
Proven MEP estimating experience on large-scale infrastructure projects
Strong background in mechanical and electrical cost planning and verification
Experience working in a client-side, assurance, or independent checking capacity
Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and contractors
Additional Information
Role is Inside IR35
Flexible working, with office attendance aligned to client needs
Opportunity to support one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes
