Senior Estimator/Proposals Engineer

Morson EdgeBrighton, East Sussex🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 5 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This remote Senior Estimator/Proposals Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape M&E solutions within the water industry, with a competitive day rate of up to £600 and potential for extension. You'll thrive here if you have proven experience in M&E estimating within the water sector and enjoy collaborating to develop innovative, value-driven proposals. Apply today to leverage your expertise and contribute to significant projects.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Remote

Location

Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom

Posted

2 weeks ago

Job Description

Senior M&E Proposals Engineer / Estimator

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Proposals Engineer/Estimator to join a Southern Water Framework team, developing value-for-money M&E solutions and pricing in collaboration with clients, delivery teams and supply chain partners.

Title: Senior Estimator/Proposals Engineer (M&E)

Day rate: Up to £600p/d

Location: Remote working (with sporadic travel to offices between Brighton/Portsmouth when required)

Contract: 6 month contract (potential to extend)

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare multi-discipline tender pricing, from high-level budgets to detailed lump sums and targets.
Support pre-construction and early contractor involvement activities.
Review specifications, drawings and project requirements.
Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
Liaise with clients, suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal teams.
Review and assess supply chain quotations and prepare cost comparisons.
Produce estimates, cost analyses and tender documentation.
Attend client, internal and site meetings.
Manage multiple projects within a framework environment while meeting deadlines and quality requirements.

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience delivering tenders/pricing within the water industry.
Strong M&E engineering and estimating experience.
Experience working within a framework environment.
Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical assets used within the water industry.
Experience of pre-construction, risk identification and value engineering.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client requirements.
Excellent organisation, planning and communication skills.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.
Competent with estimating software and relevant IT packages.
Construction project experience, preferably within the water sector.
An appreciation or experience of carbon data capture.