Location: WarringtonContract Type: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: ASAP Avove is proud to partner with United Utilities to deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure across the Northwest. As our programme of clean water and wastewater treatment projects continues to grow, we’re looking for an Assistant Estimator to support our expanding pipeline of work within the UK utilities sector. This is a full-time permanent role, based in Warrington. What will your day look like… Assist in the complete bid process from PQQ to tender submission Assist with Approvals process to ensure that all bids have the necessary approvals in accordance with company procedures Produce detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principles within defined timescales Ensure that estimating procedures are followed in the production of tenders. Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high quality estimates and tender submissions Maintain and update records of tenders, including change control Prepare a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teams on all successful tenders Be able to identify and communicate programme and risk related issues About you… Knowledge of the ‘NEC Suite of Contracts’ preferable Experience of PQQ’s and tendering bids Commercially aware and highly numerate Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word Have the ability to communicate complicated financial and contractual issues to senior management Have experience of producing multi-disciplined high value, high quality tender submissions Have a technical background in Civil Engineering, ideally within the water or utilities sector. What’s in it for you… 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan Avove Discount Scheme Family friendly policies A selection of lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. About Avove… Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities. We are an equal opportunities employer At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.