Water & Wastewater Estimator – Tender & Costing (Hybrid)

Amentum; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programme

Parental programmes

Reimbursement for professional dev &会员

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Water Division across the UK. You will develop accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects from early opportunities through tender submissions and contract award.

Applicants must have proven estimating experience in the UK water sector, with strong cost modelling, tender analysis and Excel/estimating software skills. UK-based candidates with a collaborative approach are encouraged to apply.

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

Water pricing

Tender docs

Cost models

Supplier pricing

Risk assessment

Excel

Estimating software

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical skills

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amentum is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our Water Division across the UK. You will develop accurate estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects from early opportunities through tender submissions and contract award.

Applicants must have proven estimating experience in the UK water sector, with strong cost modelling, tender analysis and Excel/estimating software skills. UK-based candidates with a collaborative approach are encouraged to apply.