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Senior Estimator - Water
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation based in Derby operating within the water industry, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. This multi-accredited company specialises in the delivery of clean and waste water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water region and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to continued success, they are actively growing their pre-contract team.
This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday) based out of their Derby office with hybrid working (3 days' office, 2 days' remote).
Your new role
As Senior Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs
Assisting in the preparation of competitive bids to allow final review
Performing quantity take-offs of civil works (structures, earthworks, pipelines etc.) from design plans
Analysing potential risks, challenges and uncertainties during the estimation process and incorporating contingency plans or pricing
Collaborating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services
Ensuring all estimates comply with local regulations, safety standards and project requirements
Suggesting cost-effective alternatives and value engineering strategies
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, costs and timelines.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
Experience estimating within heavy civils (groundworks, earthworks and/or reinforced concrete structures) or pipework, ideally within the water sector
Ability to estimate from first principles
Proficiency with estimating system software, ideally Causeway
Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills
Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell holiday) plus bank holidays
Hybrid and flexible working (3 days' office, 2 days' remote)
Lucrative company pension scheme
Annual bonus
Private medical insurance
Family-friendly benefits
Retail discounts
Industry-leading training and development
Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation and more.
What you need to do now
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