Senior Estimator in Bradford

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a growing Tier 1 contractor operating within the water, wastewater and utilities sector. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced Estimator / Senior Estimator with a strong background in water and wastewater estimating, tendering and pricing. You will be responsible for preparing competitive and commercially robust tenders for major infrastructure projects, working closely with commercial, procurement and operational teams.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of water industry pricing, subcontractor procurement, supplier quotations, tender submissions and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage detailed estimates and tenders for water and wastewater projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work and client requirements to develop accurate project pricing.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost implications throughout the tender process.
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor and supplier terms and assess any commercial deviations from client requirements.
• Provide estimating and commercial advice to senior management throughout the bidding process.
• Work closely with Commercial, Procurement, Engineering and Operations teams to develop competitive tenders.
• Manage multiple tender submissions and ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and pricing information.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating processes, systems and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Senior Estimator within the water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering sector.
• Proven experience in estimating, tendering and pricing major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater construction projects.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of risk, margins and tender strategy.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work effectively to challenging deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor, water company or major infrastructure contractor.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater frameworks and AMP programmes.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Senior Estimator position within the water and wastewater sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work on major water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Opportunity to work within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
• Supportive working environment with the opportunity to contribute to improving estimating and tendering processes.

If you are an experienced Senior Estimator, Estimator or Water Estimator with a background in water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Intersect Global is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.