Estimator

Estimator – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure (Water Sector)

The Opportunity

A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an Estimator to join its established team, supporting the delivery of major water and wastewater projects through a long-term alliance framework. Working alongside bid managers, planners, procurement and operational teams, you'll prepare competitive estimates and help secure future work across a range of civil engineering projects, including pipelines, shafts, tunnelling, MEICA, rail civils and groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare accurate cost estimates from PQQ, ITT and tender documentation.

* Complete quantity take-offs and review Bills of Quantities.

* Develop risk, opportunity and assumptions registers.

* Collaborate with bid, procurement and delivery teams.

* Present estimates during tender adjudications.

* Support project handovers and provide ongoing estimating support.

Requirements

Essential:

* Estimating and/or operational experience in water, pipelines, shafts, tunnelling, MEICA, rail civils or groundworks.

* Strong understanding of construction methods and resource requirements.

* Experience producing tender build-ups.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

* Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* Pension, Life assurance and Private medical insurance

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Flexible benefits package

* Car allowance/company vehicle (role dependent)

* Career development

Apply today to join a growing infrastructure team delivering essential water and civil engineering projects across the UK