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 scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits package
- Car allowance/company vehicle (role dependent)
- Ongoing training and career development
Apply today to join a growing infrastructure team delivering essential water and civil engineering projects across the UK.