Water Estimator

Fusion People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Water Estimator for a permanent role based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will develop accurate estimates for clean water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Offering a salary of up to £80,000 plus benefits, this role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to significant water framework projects in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £80,000

Car & package

Long-term career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the water, utilities, or civils sector.
• Ability to develop estimates from first principles.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for water and civils projects.
• Work on framework tenders and standalone schemes across Severn Trent and Northumbrian Water.
• Support bid teams with value engineering and commercial input.

Skills

Estimator experience

Knowledge of UK water frameworks

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Water Estimator – Permanent
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £80,000 + car & benefits
Sector: Water / Infrastructure
Frameworks: Severn Trent & Northumbrian Water

We are looking for an experienced Estimator to join our commercial team on a permanent basis, working across major water frameworks including Severn Trent and Northumbrian Water. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping competitive bids and securing long-term work on essential UK infrastructure.

The Role:

As a Water Estimator, you will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive estimates for clean water, wastewater, and associated civils works. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to ensure bids are compliant, competitive, and aligned with framework requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for water and civils projects.
• Work on framework tenders and standalone schemes across Severn Trent and Northumbrian Water.
• Develop cost build-ups and pricing from first principles.
• Engage with supply chain partners to source competitive rates.
• Support bid teams with value engineering and commercial input.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and company processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Estimator within the water, utilities, or civils sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK water frameworks, ideally Severn Trent and/or Northumbrian Water.
• Ability to develop estimates from first principles.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 + car & package.
• Permanent role with long-term career development.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile water frameworks with secure pipeline.
• Supportive and professional working environment.

If you are an experienced Estimator seeking a new challenge in the water sector, please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade.

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