Estimator

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Develop first-principles estimates, cost models and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and exclusions within tender submissions.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and operational teams throughout the bidding process.
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Maintain estimating records, benchmarking data and historical cost information.
• Participate in tender, risk and commercial review meetings.
• Support project handovers following contract award.
• Here's What You'll Need
• Proven estimating experience within the UK water sector.
• Experience pricing water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant construction methodologies and delivery practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess project risks and opportunities.
• Experience managing supplier and subcontractor pricing exercises.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Our Culture
• Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
• We aim to embed inclusion in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
• We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
• If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
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