MEICA Estimator

Overview

Prepare and manage MEICA cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• boq production
• spec development
• activity schedule
• risk assessment
• client meetings

Tasks

-Attendance to settlement meetings to discuss and explain, MEICA estimate and attend post-tender MEICA/commercial meetings with client -To document any areas of potential risk or opportunity identified in the preparation of the estimates. -Production of target cost workbooks for price submission to internal senior leadership team and the client -Assist in the development of specifications and drawings to sufficient detail to enable the supply chain to price their package of work accurately working in conjunction with other stakeholders including process, design, civil engineering and commercial specialists. -Production of bottom-up estimates for all or part of the project using agreed standardised rates/first principles. -Production of detailed activity schedules or BOQ's from the specifications and drawings covering all aspects of the MEICA related activities and in accordance with the Client’s cost capture system. -Contribute into the continuous improvement plans to help drive efficiency. -Consider site safety, health and environmental issues and identify and include costs within the project estimate as necessary. -Appraisal of process designs solutions, review design scope and MEICA specifications and drawings to ensure the design and scope are compliant and meet the requirements of the client. -Consider and cost any temporary works and temporary treatment process that may be required to enable the works to be undertaken whilst maintaining compliance to the sites consents. -Involvement in the selection of the subcontractors and suppliers for each project to ensure that the most suited subcontractors/Suppliers are invited to provide quotations. -Propose alternative solutions or processes where a cost or time saving may be made. -Obtain accurate prices and quotations for all elements within the MEICA scope and technically and commercially review them to ensure the scope is fully allowed for and identify and cost any additional requirements.

Requirements

• ms excel
• estimates
• civil engineering
• lv switchgear
• p&i drawings
• multi‑discipline

What You Bring

-Proven experience producing bottom up Mechanical and electrical Estimates within water / process industry -High level of competence with MS Excel -Knowledge and understanding of mechanical equipment relating to sewage and water treatment works. -Qualified in a Mechanical or electrical engineering discipline -Attendance to site visits across the south-east if required -Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering environment -Experience of water and / or utilities sector -Degree level qualified or equivalent in a Civil Engineering or Building related discipline. -Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work that requires completion within tight timeframes to meet the demands of the contract and the timely completion of multiple concurrent tenders with a fast turnaround in a Framework Environment -Ability to read and understand P&I D’s -Knowledge and understanding of LV switchgear, instrumentation, control and automation including SLD's and block cable diagrams. -Knowledge and understanding of sewage treatment processes, water treatment processes and pumping systems

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Benefits

-Working towards being chartered

About Costain Group Plc

-A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK. -Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors. -Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients. -Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure. -Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes. -Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management. -Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

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