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If you need a big frame then you will never be short of bargains from last year.
You say that you're not after a Madone or a Dogma, but with the kind of money you are talking you're not far off. If I were you (desperate for di2 with a fixed budget) I would buy a good condition 2nd hand frame (there are so many out there if you are patient) and a new di2 group.
I would totally understand this project (well, not totally, but I would better understand it) if you were building yourself a mechanical Ultegra-equipped race bike at that weight for sub £1300.. but even then I would still rather buy a Ribble or PX - there is very little difference in price, plus you get better customer service, QC and a warranty. I appreciate the decision you are making is one of aesthetics, but if I were on a budget I wouldn't skimp on warranty because I'm too much of a tart to ride a frame with an ugly logo.
Or you could just buy a Ultegra CAAD* and have a blindingly good bike straight out of the box. Don't believe all the guff about carbon being way better and more comfortable than alu, there may be some difference in ride quality, but not that most of us can discern over choice of contact points and tyre pressure.