Senior Estimator - Water & Wastewater (Leeds)

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days' annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Estimator for water and wastewater infrastructure in Leeds, with three days per week in the office. You will develop robust cost estimates, build-ups from first principles, and lead tender submissions across water projects.

The role requires proven estimating experience in water/wastewater, ability to challenge supplier quotations, and collaboration with bid, operations and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within the water and/or wastewater sectors.
• Strong experience in first principles estimating and detailed cost build-ups.
• Sound understanding of water infrastructure capital projects and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience assessing subcontractor and supplier quotations and developing pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions for water/wastewater projects.
• Develop accurate cost build-ups using first principles estimating methodologies.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Lead quantity measurement and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and challenge supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with bid, operational, commercial and procurement teams.
• Provide estimating input throughout the tender process.
• Ensure estimates are well-substantiated and aligned with project requirements.
• Support development of less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

First principles estimating

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Stakeholder management

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Construction qualification

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Estimator for water and wastewater infrastructure in Leeds, with three days per week in the office. You will develop robust cost estimates, build-ups from first principles, and lead tender submissions across water projects.

The role requires proven estimating experience in water/wastewater, ability to challenge supplier quotations, and collaboration with bid, operations and procurement teams.