MEP Estimator

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