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:
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Prepare accurate and robust M&E estimates for design and build projects
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Estimating for:
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New structures
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Water to foul systems
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Temporary and permanent treatment centre “pop-up” solutions
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Support estimating activity across multiple nuclear sites including:
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Hinkley Point C (HPC)
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HPA / HPB
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Sizewell C (SZC)
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Work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to develop cost-effective solutions
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Review scopes, drawings, specifications, and client requirements
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Contribute to early-stage feasibility and pre-construction estimating
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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:
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Water treatment
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Wastewater / foul systems
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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
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