Estimator - Water

Egis Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company is seeking an Estimator to join their pre-contract team in Derby. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed cost estimates for water infrastructure projects, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with regulations. This full-time role offers a salary up to £50,000 and benefits like hybrid working, annual bonus, and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have estimating experience in heavy civils, ideally in the water sector.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £50,000

28 days annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Lucrative company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within heavy civils, ideally in the water sector.
• Ability to analyse and manage risks during the estimation process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates including all necessary components.
• Assist in preparing competitive bids for final review.
• Perform quantity take-offs from design plans.

Skills

Estimating within heavy civils

Estimating from first principles

Use of estimating software (Causeway)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our client, an established and high‑profile organisation based in Derby and operating within the water industry, is seeking an Estimator to join their pre‑contract team.

This multi‑accredited company specialises in the delivery of clean and waste water infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water region, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively growing their pre‑contract team. This is a full‑time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday – Friday) based in their Derby office with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs
• Assist in the preparation of competitive bids to allow final review
• Perform quantity take‑offs of civil works (structures, earthworks, pipelines, etc.) from design plans
• Analyse potential risks, challenges and uncertainties during the estimation process and incorporate contingency plans or pricing
• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services
• Ensure all estimates comply with local regulations, safety standards and project requirements
• Suggest cost‑effective alternatives and value‑engineering strategies
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, costs and timelines

Qualifications

• Experience estimating within heavy civils (groundworks, earthworks and/or reinforced concrete structures) or pipework, ideally within the water sector
• Ability to estimate from first principles
• Proficiency with estimating system software, ideally Causeway
• Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits – What you’ll get

• Starting salary up to £50,000 per annum
• 28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell holiday) plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Lucrative company pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Family‑friendly benefits
• Retail discounts
• Industry‑leading training and development
• Exposure to high‑profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation

How to apply

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.

Please note – this organisation does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.