UK Water Infrastructure Estimator

Amentum; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Water Division in the UK. You will develop detailed cost estimates for water and wastewater projects from early opportunities through tender submissions and contract award, drawing on strong UK water sector experience.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specifications and client requirements, building first-principles estimates, evaluating supplier quotes, and collaborating with engineering, commercial, procurement and operations teams

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within the UK water sector.
• Experience pricing water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant construction methodologies and delivery practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess project risks and opportunities.
• Experience managing supplier and subcontractor pricing exercises.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Develop first-principles estimates, cost models and pricing schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and exclusions within tender submissions.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and operational teams throughout the bidding process.
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation opportunities.
• Maintain estimating records, benchmarking data and historical cost information.
• Participate in tender, risk and commercial review meetings.
• Support project handovers following contract award.

Skills

Estimating experience UK water sector

Pricing water/wastewater projects

Construction methodologies

Interpret drawings & tender docs

Commercial awareness

Supplier pricing management

Analytical skills

Excel & estimating software

Communication & stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Water Division in the UK. You will develop detailed cost estimates for water and wastewater projects from early opportunities through tender submissions and contract award, drawing on strong UK water sector experience.

The role requires reviewing drawings, specifications and client requirements, building first-principles estimates, evaluating supplier quotes, and collaborating with engineering, commercial, procurement and operations teams