Job Description

Estimator – Water & Civil Engineering

Location: South West England

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Opportunity

An established drainage and civil engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team.

The role will focus mainly on drinking water infrastructure projects, alongside wastewater, drainage and sewer network schemes delivered under long-term framework contracts across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

* Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for water, wastewater, drainage and civil engineering projects.

* Scope and price works using framework rates, first-principles pricing and agreed schedules.

* Review drawings, specifications, site information and client requirements.

* Manage several estimates and tender opportunities at different stages.

* Produce all necessary tender, pre-construction and CDM documentation.

* Work in line with NEC4 contracts and client framework agreements.

* Liaise with clients to clarify project needs and respond to pricing or technical queries.

* Maintain accurate information within internal and client management systems.

* Work closely with commercial, operational and delivery teams to ensure projects are correctly priced and achievable.

* Support continuous improvements to estimating systems and processes.

Skills and Experience

* Previous estimating experience within water, drainage, utilities or civil engineering.

* Water or wastewater industry experience is essential.

* Experience working with public or private sewer networks would be advantageous.

* Knowledge of framework rates, first-principles pricing and NEC contracts.

* Strong numerical, commercial and analytical skills.

* Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

* Able to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation.

* Strong communication, organisation and client-facing skills.

* Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working independently or within a team.

Benefits

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay.

* Company pension.

* Bupa healthcare.

* Refer-a-friend scheme.

* Training and career progression opportunities