Job Title: Senior Estimator (Civils)
Location: Sussex
Salary: GBP70,000 – GBP85,000 + 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 GBP1bn 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:
* Lead pricing for both infrastructure and non–infrastructure water sector projects
* Prepare first–principles estimates from tender documents, drawings, and specs
* Coordinate with design, planning, and engineering teams to develop construction methodology and programme logic
* Build and maintain pricing databases and benchmark costs for civils, whilst having an understanding of MEICA scopes
* Engage the supply chain for specialist material and subcontractor input
* Support tender strategy, risk reviews, and final submission preparation
* Produce detailed handover documentation for delivery teams
Experience & Requirements:
* Strong estimating background in water, marine or civil engineering ideally with an understanding of working with MEICA or M&E multidicipline team
* Experience with NEC–based tenders and major frameworks
* Comfortable pricing both traditional civils (earthworks, structures) and non–infra packages (treatment plant, M&E systems)
* Proficiency in estimating software and digital take–off platforms
* Good commercial awareness and communication skills across pre–construction disciplines
* HNC/Degree in civil engineering or related field preferred
What s On Offer:
* Involvement in a nationally critical water framework
* Long–term role with varied scope (infra + non–infra)
* Collaborative team environment with progression opportunities
* Full package including car/allowance, pension, bonus, and training support
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