Mechanical and Electrical Estimator

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a specialist infrastructure and utilities contractor delivering complex works across the UK's nuclear and regulated utilities sectors to recruit an experienced M&E Estimator with a strong water and utilities background to support estimating activities across a growing portfolio of non-core works.

The Estimator role is working Inside IR35, comes with a daily rate of up to 500pd (depending on experience) and will be initially based on a 12-month contract. The position is based on-site at Hinkley Point C and covers other nuclear power stations across the UK.

The role has a clear M&E estimating bias and is ideally suited to someone with extensive experience in water infrastructure and treatment systems. A civils background is not essential, provided the candidate has deep and practical water experience. If this sounds interesting, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the M&E Estimator role

Reporting to the Design & MEICA Manager you will:

• Prepare accurate and robust M&E estimates for design and build projects
• Estimating for:
  • New structures
  • Water to foul systems
  • Temporary and permanent treatment centre "pop-up" solutions
• Support estimating activity across multiple nuclear sites including:
  • Hinkley Point C (HPC)
  • HPA / HPB
  • Sizewell C (SZC)
• Work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to develop cost-effective solutions
• Review scopes, drawings, specifications, and client requirements
• Contribute to early-stage feasibility and pre-construction estimating
• Operate within a non-core area of the business, focusing on specialist and bespoke works rather than large civils packages

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Proven experience as an M&E Estimator

Extensive water and utilities experience (essential)

Background in estimating for:

• Water treatment
• Wastewater / foul systems
• Utilities or regulated infrastructure projects

Experience working on design and build schemes

Nuclear or similarly regulated environment experience desirable but not essential

Experience-led profile preferred over formal qualifications

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical and Electrical Estimator role

BPSS clearance required

Role is inside IR35 only

500pd depending on experience

No benefits, bonuses, or expenses paid separately

INDNUC

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