Job Title: Senior Estimator (Civils)
Location: Sussex
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + package (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Water Infrastructure / Non-Infrastructure
About the Opportunity
We’re working with a Tier 1 contractor bidding on a £1bn national water framework, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure works on water treatment schemes in the South East.
As Senior Estimator, you’ll be pricing complex civil engineering projects, including:
* Water and wastewater treatment upgrades
* New process plant installations
* Civils asset refurbishment and pumping station upgrades
* Emergency reactive works following storm events
This is a long-term framework with a secure pipeline, giving you the chance to price a wide variety of schemes with real environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead pricing for both infrastructure and non-infrastructure water sector projects
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Prepare first-principles estimates from tender documents, drawings, and specs
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Coordinate with design, planning, and engineering teams to develop construction methodology and programme logic
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Build and maintain pricing databases and benchmark costs for civils, whilst having an understanding of MEICA scopes
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Engage the supply chain for specialist material and subcontractor input
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Support tender strategy, risk reviews, and final submission preparation
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Produce detailed handover documentation for delivery teams
Experience & Requirements:
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Strong estimating background in water, marine or civil engineering – ideally with an understanding of working with MEICA or M&E multidicipline team
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Experience with NEC-based tenders and major frameworks
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Comfortable pricing both traditional civils (earthworks, structures) and non-infra packages (treatment plant, M&E systems)
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Proficiency in estimating software and digital take-off platforms
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Good commercial awareness and communication skills across pre-construction disciplines
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HNC/Degree in civil engineering or related field preferred
What’s On Offer:
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Involvement in a nationally critical water framework
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Long-term role with varied scope (infra + non-infra)
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Collaborative team environment with progression opportunities
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Full package including car/allowance, pension, bonus, and training support