Senior M&E Cost Planner

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

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