Senior Estimator/Proposals Engineer

Company: Morson Edge
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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.

If you are interested in this role and feel you would be a good fit or want to discuss in further detail, please do get in touch.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026