Senior Estimator - Water / MEICA / Civils
Multiple UK locations | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + £6,500 car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
With AMP8 now in full swing, this is your opportunity to play a senior role in shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We are recruiting experienced Senior Estimators to support major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the UK. Our secured pipeline spans projects across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands, East Anglia, London & South East, South Coast and South West. If you're looking for long-term security, high-value infrastructure schemes and genuine career progression - this is it.
The Role - Senior Estimator (Water Infrastructure) As a Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for MEICA and/or Civil Engineering packages across water and wastewater schemes. Working closely with design, commercial and delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing and pricing projects typically ranging from £1m to £100m+.
Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Identifying and managing commercial risk
Mentoring junior estimators where appropriate
Projects include treatment works upgrades, pumping stations, pipeline infrastructure and wider capital delivery schemes under AMP8 frameworks.
About You We are particularly interested in Senior Estimators with a strong site or engineering background within the water or wider infrastructure sector.
You may currently be working as a Senior Estimator - or you could be a Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Site Manager or MEICA Engineer who has transitioned (or is looking to transition) into estimating and pre-construction.
A background in civil engineering or MEICA project delivery
Proven estimating experience within water, utilities or infrastructure
Solid commercial awareness and risk management experience
HNC/HND/Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (desirable)
If you have worked as a Senior Estimator, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Commercial Estimator or Pre-Construction Engineer within the water sector, we would welcome your application.
85,000 - £95,000 salary (depending on experience)
~£6,500 car allowance
~ Annual bonus scheme
~7.5% employer pension contribution
~ Private medical insurance
~ Digital GP access
~26 days annual leave + bank holidays
~ Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
~ Enhanced maternity leave (8 weeks enhanced pay)
~ Flexible and hybrid working options
~ Clear progression across long-term AMP8 frameworks
This is a secure, long-term opportunity within one of the UK's most stable and growing infrastructure sectors.
Apply Now If you're a Senior Estimator looking for a high-impact role within the UK water sector - or you're ready to bring your site and engineering experience into pre-construction - we want to hear from you.
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