Senior M&E Cost Planner - Freelance
North West | Hybrid Working | Competitive Day Rate
A leading Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Cost Planner to support the delivery of major construction projects across the North West on a freelance basis. Project values range from £50m - £250m so experience on these values is required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of high-value projects, offering a highly competitive day rate and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role within the commercial and pre-construction team, taking responsibility for both M&E estimating activities and the management of NEC contract compensation events across major schemes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and managing detailed M&E cost plans and estimates
- Supporting pre-construction and tendering activities
- Overseeing NEC compensation events and change management processes
- Working closely with project delivery, commercial, and design teams
- Reviewing subcontractor pricing and assessing value engineering opportunities
- Providing commercial support across large-scale construction projects
- Ensuring accurate reporting and cost control throughout project lifecycles
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior M&E Cost Planner / M&E Estimator within a Main Contractor environment
- Strong background delivering major construction projects
- Extensive knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation event management
- Ability to work collaboratively across commercial and operational teams
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
What's On Offer
- Highly competitive freelance day rate
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Long-term project pipeline
- Opportunity to work on high-profile major projects
- Immediate start available
For more information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please get in touch.
Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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