Estimator

Senior Estimator – Water & Wastewater Capital ProjectsLocation: FalmerWorking Arrangement: RemoteSalary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum

About the CompanyThis organisation is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services, working across major capital programmes that help protect vital resources for future generations. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and long-term resilience, they support clients in safeguarding water supplies, improving environmental performance and extending the life of critical assets. Operating in a collaborative, people-first culture, the business combines deep engineering expertise with a forward-thinking approach to infrastructure renewal. Employees are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and thrive in a friendly, respectful and inclusive environment. With over a century of combined engineering and infrastructure experience, the company is recognised for delivering complex, high-value projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

The OpportunityThis role sits within the Water and Wastewater Capital Project Delivery team, responsible for delivering large-scale programmes designed to keep water infrastructure resilient, compliant and environmentally responsible for the long term. As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in shaping commercially robust bids and supporting the successful delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects. Although the role is remote, it is aligned to the Falmer area and associated frameworks.

What You\’ll Be Doing

Working as part of an estimating team, reporting to the Managing Estimator (South) on the relevant framework

Producing accurate, timely estimates across one-off projects and packages of work within clean water and wastewater infrastructure

Providing estimating support for bids and live contracts, ensuring robust pricing, risk management and governance

Advising senior management on commercial influences, risks and opportunities relating to bids

Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to gather accurate cost data and produce reliable estimates

Ensuring supplier and subcontractor terms are back-to-back with client requirements, or assessing and mitigating any deviations

Prioritising workloads and supporting the wider team to meet business and programme deadlines

Engaging daily with key stakeholders, including clients, operational teams and supply chain partners

Identifying opportunities to improve estimating processes and implementing changes to enhance performance

What You\’ll Bring

Essential experience within the water industry, ideally across both water and wastewater environments

Experience estimating on water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects

Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills

Proven people management and stakeholder engagement capability

Ability to manage and delegate across fluctuating workloads

A proactive mindset with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and influence change

Strong understanding of governance and estimating processes

Degree qualified in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Cost & Planning or a related discipline (preferred)

What\’s in It for You?Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support life both in and out of work, including:

Matched or contributory pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts via a rewards portal

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Salary finance and give-as-you-earn schemes

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Reward and recognition schemes

Additional benefits include:

Company car and fuel card (EV and hybrid options available)

Salary sacrifice EV / hybrid car scheme

Private healthcare for you and your family

Health Care Cash Plan (dental, eyecare, physiotherapy and more)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Personal Accident Cover

Recommend-a-friend incentive

Culture & ValuesThe organisation is committed to being an employer of choice, attracting diverse talent and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. They actively support inclusion networks and are recognised for championing opportunities for armed forces veterans. Employees at all stages of their career benefit from structured development, training and industry‐recognised programmes.

Values:

Acting responsibly for people, communities and the planet

Being open to new and better ways of working

Succeeding together as one team

Embracing ambition to deliver essential infrastructure for life

#J-18808-Ljbffr