Senior Water Industry Estimator Role

1 week ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Recruitment Services Ltd Full time
Estimator Position in Water Sector

We are looking for a skilled Estimator to join our Infrastructure – Water South Business unit in Reading, UK. This is a permanent role that involves working with experienced project teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and manage material and sub-contract enquiries.
  • Participate in strategy/opportunity meetings with project teams.
  • Conduct site visits to identify risks.
  • Manage risk throughout the tender period and prepare a Risk Register.
  • Apply value engineering techniques during the design phase of design and build projects.
  • Present tenders to senior management, highlighting key commercial issues.
  • E nsure a smooth handover to the operational team.

Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Proficient use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience with all contract types, including traditional, partnering, design & build, and frameworks.
  • Skills in estimating software.
  • Awareness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Cost Planning.
  • Strong technical and commercial abilities, including risk awareness.

Benefits Package:
  • 26 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday).
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
  • Flexible and Agile working.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Professional membership fees.
  • Perks at Work Employee discount scheme.
  • Flexible Benefits scheme.

This position comes with an estimated annual salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience, reflecting the importance of this role in our business. We welcome applications from qualified candidates.

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