Estimator - Water

Your new company
You will be joining an established and well-respected Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers large-scale clean and waste water capital programmes up to 138m for multiple water providers across England that safeguard supply, enhance environmental performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. They offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development, and due to continued success, they are actively seeking an Estimator to join their team.

This is a full-time remote/home-based position.

Your new role
As an Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in assessing bid opportunities and supporting tender submissions for major water infrastructure projects. You will evaluate project risks, review client tender documents for accuracy and prepare detailed cost estimates. Your expertise in building up rates from first principles - labour, plant and materials - will be key. You will also deliver post-tender presentations and contribute to technical and commercial elements of bids, ensuring projects meet quality, safety and sustainability standards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience estimating within the water (clean and/or waste) industry for infrastructure (pumping stations, booster stations, mains renewals or pipelines) projects
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage workloads, delegate effectively and identify opportunities for improvement.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to 70,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
• Fully remote working
• Enhanced family leave
• Retail discounts
• Reward schemes
• Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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