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