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Estimator – Water Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Estimator – Water & Civil Engineering

Location: South West England
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

An established drainage and civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team.

The role will focus mainly on drinking water infrastructure projects, alongside wastewater, drainage and sewer network schemes delivered under long-term framework contracts across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

  * Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for water, wastewater, drainage and civil engineering projects.

  * Scope and price works using framework rates, first-principles pricing and agreed schedules.

  * Review drawings, specifications, site information and client requirements.

  * Manage several estimates and tender opportunities at different stages.

  * Produce all necessary tender, pre-construction and CDM documentation.

  * Work in line with NEC4 contracts and client framework agreements.

  * Liaise with clients to clarify project needs and respond to pricing or technical queries.

  * Maintain accurate information within internal and client management systems.

  * Work closely with commercial, operational and delivery teams to ensure projects are correctly priced and achievable.

  * Support continuous improvements to estimating systems and processes.

Skills and Experience

  * Previous estimating experience within water, drainage, utilities or civil engineering.

  * Water or wastewater industry experience is essential.

  * Experience working with public or private sewer networks would be advantageous.

  * Knowledge of framework rates, first-principles pricing and NEC contracts.

  * Strong numerical, commercial and analytical skills.

  * Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  * Able to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation.

  * Strong communication, organisation and client-facing skills.

  * Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently or within a team.

Benefits

  * Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.

  * Company pension.

  * Bupa healthcare.

  * Refer-a-friend scheme.

  * Training and career progression opportunities

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