You’ll work across a diverse portfolio including, Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines and Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage.
You’ll play an important role in preparing cost estimates, supporting project teams, and contributing to continuous improvement within the alliance.
What You’ll Be Doing
Estimating & Project Support
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Prepare CAPEX estimates at all project stages—from early optioneering through to detailed design and target cost development
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Work with multi-disciplinary teams to understand and quantify project scope
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Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to gather cost information
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Use estimating software and MS Excel to produce accurate estimates
Systems & Improvement
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Learn and apply @one Alliance estimating systems and processes
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Support improvements by identifying best practice and efficiencies
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Cost Modelling & Innovation
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Help develop cost models for repeatable project elements
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Work with digital tools, including 3D models, to understand scope
Cost Base & Data Management
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Maintain and update cost databases and quotation libraries
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Identify discrepancies between market rates and internal cost data
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Liaise with Procurement for early engagement and cost validation
Commercial & Cost Capture
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Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth handover of estimates
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Structure estimates to align with Anglian Water cost capture requirements
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
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Promote a strong “Safer Every Day” culture
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Follow all H&S policies and procedures
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Actively contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident environment
About You
Qualifications & Experience
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This role is ideal for someone with estimating experience who is ready to develop their career further.
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Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience
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Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar sectors (desirable)
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Exposure to estimating software and contractor/subcontractor environments (desirable)
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Understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering disciplines
Key Skills
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Strong numerical and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
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Able to manage workload and meet deadlines
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Confident using MS Office (especially Excel)
About Us
At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.
As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.
What MWH offer
Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Estimator in Peterborough employer: MWH Treatment
MWH Treatment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Morestead Road site where you can thrive in your role as a General Foreman. We prioritise employee growth and well-being, providing comprehensive benefits such as hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and health insurance, all while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development in the water sector.
