Estimator & Quantity Surveyor Opportunities – Civil Engineering (Water Sector)
Locations: Thames Valley (Reading), St Albans, North/West London
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40–42.5 hours/week)
Salary: £45,000 – £75,000 (depending on role and experience)
Start Dates: From July 2024 onwards
We are recruiting for experienced Estimators and Quantity Surveyors to join a leading civil engineering contractor working on key infrastructure frameworks across the UK water sector. These roles offer the chance to contribute to high-profile, technically challenging projects that include pipelines, tunnelling, MEICA, and general civils within a long-established, directly delivering Tier 1 contractor.
Estimator Role Overview
As part of a well-established estimating team, the Estimator will play a pivotal role in securing work across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The position will suit a commercially astute and technically knowledgeable professional capable of preparing accurate and competitive cost submissions.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret client tender documentation (PQQs, ITTs) and prepare detailed estimates
Take off quantities and review BoQs
Develop risk registers and pricing assumptions
Collaborate with bid managers, planners, procurement, and business development
Present submissions and commercial strategies during adjudication meetings
Support smooth handove...