Estimator – Water Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

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.