Senior Civil Estimator

Elvet Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator for a major contractor in the UK. This role involves leading the estimating process for significant water infrastructure projects, offering up to £86,000 plus comprehensive benefits, including remote working options and a generous leave policy. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy civil engineering for water projects and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Electric / Hybrid Vehicle scheme

Family healthcare

26 days plus statutory annual leave

7.5% matched pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Estimator or Senior Estimator on heavy civil engineering schemes.
• Experience working within Waste or Clean water treatment.
• Beneficial to have relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from document receipt to delivery handover.
• Organise and price bids at all project stages.
• Conduct commercial appraisals of bids and subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Estimating process leadership

Organising bids and pricing

Commercial appraisal

Technical Queries handling

Knowledge of NEC, ICE, and IChemE

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

RIB Candy

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineering Estimator on behalf of a large £4bn turnover main contractor to work across their extremely positive looking AMP8 workload.

This contractor has just completed a very successful AMP7 period with over 5 Water clients nationwide and are growing further in their capabilities!

With the early sight of large projects in United Utilities, they're looking to strengthen their Estimating team to mainly support that work stream. Also, potential involvement within Yorkshire Water, Severn Trent Water & more! This role would give someone the opportunity for fully remote working from home, realistic progression in a regional business unit, and to benefit from this contractor's priorities with well-being & development.

Projects are mainly full Water Treatment Works upgrades up to £60m+ individual values. Also, combined sewer overflows, storm tanks, and other varied heavy infrastructure projects.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leading estimating process from receiving documents to handover to delivery
• Organise bids and pricing of projects at all stages
• Commercial appraisal of subcontract quotations and materials
• Selection of sub-contractors
• Raise Technical Queries and ensure design is accurate & feasible to ensure relevant costing
• Prepare estimating bid team meetings & final settlement
• Use of specialist estimating software such as RIB Candy or similar
• Working daily with contracts so must ideally have knowledge of NEC, ICE, and IChemE

Experience required:

• Must have experience as Estimator or Senior Estimator on heavy civil engineering schemes for United Utilities or a similar Water client
• Must have experience working within Waste or Clean water treatment
• Beneficial: Degree, HNC/HNC qualified in Construction or Civil Engineering related subject

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £86,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Electric / Hybrid Vehicle scheme or car allowance, fuel expenses, 26 days + statutory annual leave - can buy or sell up to 5 days, family healthcare, 7.5% matched pension scheme, and access to an industry-leading additional benefits package from day one!

For more information, contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment