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Estimator - Multi-Utility / Civils
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Bennett and Game are currently working with a leading UK utility provider delivering end-to-end solutions across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating, and Renewables. The business provides survey, design, construction, and maintenance services nationwide. Headquartered in Manchester, our client is committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability, enabling clients to build resilient and future-ready infrastructure networks.
The Estimator will support the estimating function for high-value, complex projects critical to the company's growth. Reporting into the commercial team, the role ensures all estimates are accurate, competitive, and commercially robust, supporting bid submissions, acquisitions, and strategic projects within a business with turnover up to £500m+.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret client requirements and assess all project documentation.
Produce detailed estimates from first principles, including labour, materials, subcontractors, and prelims.
Develop cost models, cash flow forecasts, and fully priced risk registers.
Identify contract and commercial risks; ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Work collaboratively with operations, commercial, and planning teams to reflect all delivery requirements.
Contribute to pricing strategies for frameworks, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
Support presentations of estimates to Senior Management and Directors.
Engage with suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to secure accurate pricing and market intelligence.Experience & Skills Required:
Extensive estimating experience within utilities, infrastructure, or construction, ideally across multiple sectors (power, water, gas, renewables, telecoms).
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience producing estimates for complex projects, including high-value frameworks.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging at Executive/Board level.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret contract documents and risks.Key Measures of Success:
Accurate, timely, and commercially robust estimates.
Positive feedback from Managers, Department Heads, and Directors.
Supporting the delivery of high-quality, successful bid submissions.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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