Senior Estimator (Civils), Water Non-Infrastructure Contract Up to £600/day (Inside IR35) Remote
Are you a civils estimator with a strong track record pricing water treatment works? This is a remote contract at up to £600 per day, inside IR35, with a major Tier 1 contractor on a large water industry framework.
You'll lead the estimating process on civils tenders and framework opportunities across the Southern Water region. You'll own each estimate from receipt of tender documents through to handover to the delivery team. The role is largely remote, with occasional visits to sites and offices in Sussex and across the Southern Water area.
You'll be pricing non-infrastructure water schemes such as treatment works, pumping stations and storage, across a range of contract models: NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, ECI, and Specification & Drawing.
What you'll be doing:
Leading estimating within the bid or framework team, and presenting estimates at bid reviews, settlement meetings and gateways
Taking off quantities from drawings and specifications using CESMM and MMHW
Building analytical estimates, including plant, temporary works and preliminaries, alongside the tender planner
Setting the supply chain strategy, then appraising and selecting subcontractor and material quotations
Developing construction methods, alternative proposals and value-engineered solutions, and reporting their cost impact
Identifying and pricing risk, and preparing cash flow and capital expenditure forecasts
Supervising and developing junior estimators to hit tender deadlines
Managing a smooth handover to the operational team
What you'll bring:
Essential: non-infrastructure water industry estimating experience, as an Estimator with a major civils contractor or a Senior Estimator with a Tier 2
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HNC or degree in civil engineering or a related construction subject
Strong commercial awareness and working knowledge of NEC, ICE and IChemE contracts
Solid civils technical understanding: numerate, accurate and self-checking
RIB Candy or similar estimating software
A track record of delivering to tight tender deadlines
A full UK driving licence
Why this role:
Up to £600 per day, inside IR35
Remote working with only occasional travel
A long-term framework pipeline with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the water sector
Senior Estimator in England employer: Construction
VolkerFitzpatrick is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration within the civil infrastructure sector. Located in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and offers opportunities for growth through diverse projects across the UK. With a commitment to delivering high-quality planning services, the company fosters an environment where strategic thinkers can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
