Senior Estimator (@one Alliance)

Binnies; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

High Street Vouchers

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid Volunteering

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a Senior Estimator based in Peterborough to join the @one Alliance. In this role, you will produce CAPEX estimates for sophisticated water infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate possesses a degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying, and experience in infrastructure or construction is highly valued. Join us to make a lasting impact on water sustainability in the East of England.

Qualifications

• Experience as an estimator ready for a senior role.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments.
• Confidence in civil, mechanical, electrical, or process disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Produce CAPEX estimates across design stages.
• Collaborate to define scope and buildability.
• Engage with suppliers for accurate quotations.
• Prepare estimates using software and Excel.
• Advise on design and cost impacts.
• Support project delivery teams.
• Mentor junior estimators.
• Manage estimate handovers.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

MS Office skills

Estimating software familiarity

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

The Vacancy

Senior Estimator

Location: Peterborough/ Hybrid

Who are we?

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines—but it is also one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to Join the @one Alliance and play a key role in shaping the future of water infrastructure across the East of England.

As a Senior Estimator, you will be a vital part of either our Central Estimating Team or embedded within a Business Unit, supporting a wide range of projects including, Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines and Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage.

Working within an outperformance contract model, you will lead on developing robust cost estimates while challenging all aspects of construction costs, risk, and overheads.

What You’ll Be Doing

Estimation & Project Support

• Produce CAPEX estimates across optioneering, outline, and detailed design stages
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define scope and buildability
• Engage with supply chain partners to obtain accurate quotations
• Prepare estimates using industry software and MS Excel

Stakeholder Engagement

• Advise and challenge on design requirements and cost impacts
• Support delivery teams with estimating strategy and alliance processes
• Manage priorities and expectations across multiple stakeholders

Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior estimators
• Potential line management responsibilities
• Deputise for the Head of Estimating when required

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain cost models and libraries
• Identify efficiencies and implement best practice
• Maintain and analyse data within cost bases
• Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
• Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements

Commercial & Cost Capture

• Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
• Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Champion a strong safety culture and “Safer Every Day” mindset
• Ensure compliance with all H&S policies and procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident culture

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Estimator ready for a senior role
• Educated to degree level (Engineering, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent experience
• Experienced in infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
• Confident working across civil, mechanical, electrical, or process disciplines

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
• Highly organised and able to meet deadlines
• Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with estimating software

Why Join @one Alliance?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real environmental impact
• Work on major, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Collaborate within a supportive, forward-thinking alliance
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid Volunteering
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.