Senior Estimator

About Barhale Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Senior Estimator

The Role

Here within the @one Alliance, we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.

Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines—but it is also one of the most water‑stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join the @one Alliance and play a key role in shaping the future of water infrastructure across the East of England.

As a Senior Estimator, you will be a vital part of either our Central Estimating Team or embedded within a Business Unit, supporting a wide range of projects, including Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines, Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage.

Working within an out performance contract model, you will lead on developing robust cost estimates while challenging all aspects of construction costs, risk, and overheads.

Key Responsibilities

Estimation & Project Support

• Produce CAPEX estimates across optioneering, outline, and detailed design stages
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define scope and buildability
• Engage with supply chain partners to obtain accurate quotations
• Prepare estimates using industry software and MS Excel

Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise and challenge on design requirements and cost impacts
• Support delivery teams with estimating strategy and alliance processes
• Manage priorities and expectations across multiple stakeholders

Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior estimators
• Potential line management responsibilities
• Deputise for the Head of Estimating when required

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain cost models and libraries
• Identify efficiencies and implement best practices
• Maintain and analyse data within cost…