Graduate Estimator: Build Water Infrastructure Career

Peoplebank; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Holiday entitlement (24–26 days)

Employee discounts (Clancy Xtras)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Clancy is seeking a Graduate Estimator to support commercial and pre-construction activities on major water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will help produce accurate cost estimates and learn from experienced professionals across civil engineering, utilities and environmental delivery.

The role offers structured development, mentoring and on‑the‑job training to build technical and commercial capabilities for a long-term estimating career.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project programmes and cost estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to identify requirements and risks.
• Obtain and analyse supplier quotations to support pricing.
• Attend site visits with the bid team.
• Manage risk registers and pricing clarifications.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and take-offs from drawings.
• Coordinate with design, procurement and project delivery to align estimates with scope.
• Contribute to value engineering to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain a database of supplier rates and benchmarking data.
• Assist in post-tender reviews and handovers to project teams.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clancy is seeking a Graduate Estimator to support commercial and pre-construction activities on major water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will help produce accurate cost estimates and learn from experienced professionals across civil engineering, utilities and environmental delivery.

The role offers structured development, mentoring and on‑the‑job training to build technical and commercial capabilities for a long-term estimating career.