Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job Details

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Walsall

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. IWS M&E is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organization behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

An exciting new opportunity for an Estimator joining our team of MIECA & Civil Engineers running our biggest clean water, wastewater and Civil projects. You’ll be based from our hub in Walsall but have a remit that covers the UK, working on projects for our biggest customers (Severn Trent Water, Anglian water and more). The projects range from £50k to £5m plus so you’ll be used to working alongside our teams of engineers and working with varied clients and project managers.

• Managing the tender process on a variety of procurement routes including single stage, two stage and through our various Framework Agreements.
• Estimating bidding for multi-disciplinary projects to achieve targets and secure profitable work through competitive tendering.
• Ensuring all quotes are commercially costed considering of plant, labour, materials and time requirements.
• Early involvement within programmes at Tender stage along with other departments
• Reviewing trends and carrying out data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintaining tender database and risk scoring systems for new tenders and update throughout tender process.
• Developing relationships with Stakeholders and clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Experience with using estimating software
• Experience with in the Utilities Industry would be a distinct advantage.
• A full driving licence

• Family-Friendly Leave Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.