Estimator

3 days ago

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Affinity Water Full time
Estimator Role Overview

Affinity Water is the UK's largest water-only supplier, providing high-quality water to over 3.9 million customers across Southeast England. We are dedicated to sustainable water management and delivering key infrastructure projects that support our communities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare accurate project cost estimates through thorough analysis and scope assessment.
  • Review scope documents for inconsistencies or missing information, ensuring accurate cost predictions.
  • Assist in developing costs from contractors and reviewing target cost versus final account accuracy.
  • Support the lesson-learned process for future target cost setting.
  • Collaborate with the wider Estimating team on improving database costing and identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Prepare cost comparison reports to ensure projects demonstrate value for money.
  • Maintain detailed project estimate records and related documentation for reference and audit purposes.
  • Provide embedded carbon values to support ongoing business reporting requirements to Ofwat.
  • Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and advancements in estimation techniques to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Requirements:
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial and commercial principles, ensuring projects meet budgetary constraints.
  • Experience: Previous experience estimating within the construction or utility industry.
  • Technical Mindset: Ability to read and interpret technical data, and clearly communicate this information to stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to provide accurate and thorough data analysis.
  • Organisation: Results-oriented, self-sufficient, and capable of meeting deadlines efficiently.
Benefits:
  • Salary dependent on skills and experience
  • Car Allowance £4300 per annum
  • Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office.
  • Hours of work: 37
  • Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
  • Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
  • Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
  • A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
  • A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
  • We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
  • Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
  • Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
  • Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
  • Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Disability Confident

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