Senior Estimator - Water Civils (Remote | Up to £600/d)

Construction; England; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Estimator (Civils) for a remote contract in the water sector. You will lead the estimating process for civils tenders and frameworks, from receipt of documents to handover to delivery teams.

The role is largely remote with occasional site visits across the Sussex/Southern Water area, pricing non-infrastructure water schemes using NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, ECI, and other contract models.

Qualifications

• Essential: non-infrastructure water industry estimating experience.
• CSCS Card is required.
• HNC or degree in civil engineering or a related construction subject.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of NEC, ICE and IChemE contracts.
• Numerate and accurate with good self-checking.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating within the bid or framework team and present estimates at reviews.
• Take off quantities from drawings and specifications using CESMM and MMHW.
• Build analytical estimates including plant, temporary works and preliminaries.
• Set supply chain strategy and appraise subcontractor and material quotations.
• Develop construction methods and value-engineered solutions and report cost impact.
• Identify and price risk and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Supervise junior estimators and ensure tender deadlines are met.
• Ensure smooth handover to the operational team.

Skills

Water estimating

Civils estimating

Tendering

Contract awareness NEC/ICE/IChemE

Education

HNC or degree in civil engineering

CSCS Card

Tools

CESMM

MMHW

RIB Candy

Job description

Construction in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Estimator (Civils) for a remote contract in the water sector. You will lead the estimating process for civils tenders and frameworks, from receipt of documents to handover to delivery teams.

The role is largely remote with occasional site visits across the Sussex/Southern Water area, pricing non-infrastructure water schemes using NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, ECI, and other contract models.