As a Senior Estimator, you will be a vital part of either our Central Estimating Team or embedded within a Business Unit, supporting a wide range of projects including, Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines and Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage
Working within an outperformance contract model, you will lead on developing robust cost estimates while challenging all aspects of construction costs, risk, and overheads.
What You’ll Be Doing
Estimation & Project Support
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Produce CAPEX estimates across optioneering, outline, and detailed design stages
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Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define scope and buildability
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Engage with supply chain partners to obtain accurate quotations
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Prepare estimates using industry software and MS Excel
Stakeholder Engagement
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Advise and challenge on design requirements and cost impacts
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Support delivery teams with estimating strategy and alliance processes
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Manage priorities and expectations across multiple stakeholders
Leadership & Development
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Mentor and support junior estimators
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Potential line management responsibilities
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Deputise for the Head of Estimating when required
Systems & Continuous Improvement
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Develop and maintain cost models and libraries
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Identify efficiencies and implement best practice
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Maintain and analyse data within cost bases
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Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
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Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements
Commercial & Cost Capture
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Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
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Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
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Champion a strong safety culture and “Safer Every Day” mindset
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Ensure compliance with all H&S policies and procedures
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Contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident culture
About You
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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An experienced Estimator ready for a senior role
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Educated to degree level (Engineering, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent experience
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Experienced in infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
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Confident working across civil, mechanical, electrical, or process disciplines
Key Skills
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Strong analytical and numerical ability
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
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Highly organised and able to meet deadlines
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Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with estimating software
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
Senior 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.
