Senior M&E Cost Planner

  • PSR Solutions
  • City, Manchester
  • 19/05/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Senior M&E Cost Planner - Freelance
North West Hybrid Working Competitive Day Rate

A leading Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Cost Planner to support the delivery of major construction projects across the North West on a freelance basis. Project values range from 50m - 250m so experience on these values is required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of high-value projects, offering a highly competitive day rate and flexible hybrid working arrangements.



The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role within the commercial and pre-construction team, taking responsibility for both M&E estimating activities and the management of NEC contract compensation events across major schemes.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and managing detailed M&E cost plans and estimates
  • Supporting pre-construction and tendering activities
  • Overseeing NEC compensation events and change management processes
  • Working closely with project delivery, commercial, and design teams
  • Reviewing subcontractor pricing and assessing value engineering opportunities
  • Providing commercial support across large-scale construction projects
  • Ensuring accurate reporting and cost control throughout project lifecycles


Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Senior M&E Cost Planner / M&E Estimator within a Main Contractor environment
  • Strong background delivering major construction projects
  • Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation event management
  • Ability to work collaboratively across commercial and operational teams
  • Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities


What's On Offer

  • Highly competitive freelance day rate
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement
  • Long-term project pipeline
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile major projects
  • Immediate start available

For more information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.