Senior Estimator - Water

Your new companyYou 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 a Senior Estimator to join their team.

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

Your new roleAs a Senior Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in their water and wastewater capital project delivery team. You will produce accurate and timely estimates for a variety of projects, from one-off schemes to large-scale programmes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting bids and contracts with robust pricing and risk management
• Advising senior management on commercial influences and risks
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost data
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements and governance processes
• Prioritising workloads and influencing key stakeholders to deliver results
• Driving process improvements to enhance performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects while shaping best practices within a dynamic and collaborative team.

What you'll need to succeedIn 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 returnIn return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £80,000 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 nowIf 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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