Senior Estimator

Gold Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our water and wastewater infrastructure team in Leeds, three days per week in the office. You will develop robust, commercially competitive estimates and lead tender submissions for major water projects.

You will bring strong first principles estimating, cost build-ups, and experience with water sector contracts. You will collaborate across bid, operations, commercial and procurement to shape tender strategy and maximize value.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within water and wastewater sectors.
• Strong experience in first principles estimating and cost build-ups.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations and developing competitive pricing strategies.
• Strong commercial, analytical and numerical skills.
• The ability to commute to the Leeds office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for water and wastewater capital projects.
• Developing accurate cost build-ups using first principles estimating methodologies.
• Reviewing tender documentation, technical drawings, specifications and scope requirements.
• Leading quantity measurement and the preparation of detailed pricing schedules.
• Obtaining, reviewing and challenging supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Working collaboratively with bid, operational, commercial and procurement teams to develop competitive tender strategies.
• Providing estimating expertise and commercial input throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, well-substantiated and aligned with project requirements.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of estimating processes and supporting the development of less experienced team members where required.

Skills

First principles estimating

Cost build-ups

Tender submissions

Commercial & analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Communication

Education

Relevant construction qualification or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Estimator - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Location: Leeds (3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Up to £87,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Estimator to join a leading main contractor at their office in Leeds. The Senior Estimator will play a key role in their work winning team, pricing and securing major projects within the water sector.

The position would suit an experienced Estimator with a strong background in water, wastewater or utilities infrastructure, who can bring technical estimating expertise, commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with operational and commercial teams.

**Please note:** This role requires attendance at the Leeds office three days per week, so applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

The Role

As a Senior Estimator, you'll take responsibility for developing robust, commercially competitive estimates and supporting tender submissions across a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for water and wastewater capital projects.
• Developing accurate cost build-ups using first principles estimating methodologies.
• Reviewing tender documentation, technical drawings, specifications and scope requirements.
• Leading quantity measurement and the preparation of detailed pricing schedules.
• Obtaining, reviewing and challenging supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential value engineering solutions.
• Working collaboratively with bid, operational, commercial and procurement teams to develop competitive tender strategies.
• Providing estimating expertise and commercial input throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, well-substantiated and aligned with project requirements.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of estimating processes and supporting the development of less experienced team members where required.

About You

Senior Estimators considering this opportunity will need previous experience working in a similar capacity within the UK's water sector. You'll need to be familiar with the terminology and pace of work in the water sector alongside being aware of major suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and other related parties.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Proven estimating experience within the water and/or wastewater sectors
• Strong experience in first principles estimating and detailed cost build-ups.
• A sound understanding of water infrastructure capital projects and their associated construction methodologies.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations and developing competitive pricing strategies.
• Strong commercial, analytical and numerical skills.
• The ability to identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering options.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good working knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• A relevant construction qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• The ability to commute to the Leeds office and work from there three days per week.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £75,000 to £87,000
• Company car or car allowance of £6,000
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Additional health, wellbeing and employee reward benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to a growing portfolio of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• A senior position offering scope to influence tender strategy, commercial outcomes and project delivery.