Water Sector Estimator: Tenders & Pre-Construction

The Clancy Group Limited; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday 24-26 days

Clancy Xtras

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Clancy Group Limited is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Fareham. You will build detailed cost plans for water sector projects, interpreting drawings and NEC contracts to support competitive tenders.

You will manage multiple tenders, develop first-principles rates, and work with suppliers, subcontractors and engineers to ensure robust and deliverable estimates while maintaining databases.

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed estimation for civil, utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender documents to produce first-principles estimates.
• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates from drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Carry out quantity take-offs and develop first-principles rates.
• Review supplier/subcontractor quotations and identify risks/opportunities.
• Support tenders with assumptions, clarifications and exclusions.
• Coordinate with pre-construction, engineering and commercial teams throughout the tender process.
• Handover successful tenders to delivery teams post-award.

Skills

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

The Clancy Group Limited is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the pre-construction team in Fareham. You will build detailed cost plans for water sector projects, interpreting drawings and NEC contracts to support competitive tenders.

You will manage multiple tenders, develop first-principles rates, and work with suppliers, subcontractors and engineers to ensure robust and deliverable estimates while maintaining databases.