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Permanent

MEICA Proposal Engineer

Hays Construction and Property
Brighton
money-bag £500 - £600/day £600/day (Inside IR35)
Posted: 25 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Ref: 225531829

Your new company
A leading engineering and infrastructure business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior MEICA Estimator to support the development of technically sound and commercially competitive solutions across a range of water industry projects.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team delivering complex mechanical and electrical installations within the UK water sector, working closely with operational, commercial and design teams during the pre-construction phase.

Your new role
As a Senior MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for developing tender submissions, estimates and technical proposals for water and wastewater projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing accurate MEICA estimates and tender submissions
  • Reviewing specifications, drawings and client requirements
  • Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions
  • Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
  • Producing budget costs, target costs and detailed estimates
  • Collaborating with commercial, design and delivery teams
  • Supporting bid strategy and pre-construction activities
  • Ensuring submissions are completed to a high standard and within deadlines


What you''ll need to succeed
To be considered, applicants must have:

  • Previous experience as a MEICA Proposals Engineer, MEICA Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Mechanical Estimator or Senior Estimator
  • Demonstrable water industry experience within clean water, wastewater, water treatment or water infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of MEICA systems and assets
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and scopes of work
  • Experience producing estimates and tenders for engineering or infrastructure projects
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Candidates must possess MEICA and water sector experience.

What you''ll get in return

  • Competitive day rate
  • Remote working (Occasional Travel)
  • Exposure to a varied portfolio of water industry projects
  • Long-Term Freelance Role
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to play a key role in securing major engineering projects across the UK water sector


What you need to do now
If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV
If this job isn''t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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