Senior Estimator - Water Industry

People Group Limited; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their water and wastewater capital delivery team. This hybrid role requires experience in providing estimating support for bids, managing risks, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure accurate estimates on infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in construction or Quantity Surveying and over 4 years of experience in the industry. Join us for a dynamic working environment where diversity is celebrated.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience working on Water and Waste Water projects.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 water contractor as a Senior Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimating support with bids and contracts to ensure robust pricing.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors for accurate estimates.
• Assist the Senior Management Team on commercial influences around bids.

Skills

Experience with bids and contracts

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Estimating support

Education

Degree in construction or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title

Senior Estimator

Rate

£400 Outside IR35

Location

Falmer

Duration

4 months

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

About the role

People Group is looking for a Project Manager to work for a leading service provider within their water and wastewater capital delivery team on infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide estimating support with bids and contracts to ensure robust pricing, risk management and governance
• Assist and advise the Senior Management Team on commercial influences and risks around any bids
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to produce accurate and timely estimates/cost data
• Ensure where possible supplier/subcontractor terms are back-to-back with the client requirements and, if not, assess any deviations
• Responsible for prioritising workload and supporting the team to produce results in a timely manner to meet business needs
• Day‑to‑day liaison with, and influencing of, key stakeholders, such as customers and operational colleagues
• Develop and implement changes to process, following understanding of a need to make changes to improve performance

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Tier 1 water contractor as a Senior Estimator
• Holds a degree in construction or Quantity Surveying
• 4+ years experience working on Water and Waste Water projects

People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees.