Chief Estimator – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Senior Leadership Role
A well-established infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead its estimating function within the Water & Wastewater sector.
This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly into executive level, with responsibility for shaping a high-performing estimating team and supporting major strategic bids across regulated and non-regulated water frameworks.
The Role
* Lead and develop a best-in-class estimating function
* Oversee governance, risk, pricing strategy, and bid assurance
* Support major frameworks and complex infrastructure tenders
* Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting
* Work closely with commercial, operational, and senior leadership teams
* Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental standards
The Candidate
* Senior estimating background within water, utilities, or major infrastructure
* Strong knowledge of estimating methodologies, tools, and governance
* Proven experience leading teams and managing strategic bids
* Commercially astute with strong risk and cost control capability
* Confident communicator at board and client level
The Package
* Executive-level salary (negotiable, dependent on experience)
* Company car or EV / hybrid scheme
* Private healthcare (family cover)
* Pension, life assurance, and healthcare cash plan
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Long-term career opportunity within a stable, growing business
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential position where you can shape strategy, mentor talent, and directly impact major infrastructure programmes