Estimator

2 months ago

Hatfield, United Kingdom Affinity Water Full time

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. We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimator to join our team and contribute to the financial success of our projects.

Role Overview:


As an Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial viability of our projects, working closely with the Estimating team to provide accurate pre-tender estimates, maintain asset cost capture processes, and contribute to scheme benchmarking. This role is ideal for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career as an Estimator, and it offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that make a real impact.

Your expertise in cost estimation will help secure profitable contracts and ensure projects are delivered within budget, while also contributing to risk assessments, benchmarking, and portfolio optimisation.

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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.

Desirable Skills:

Membership or working towards membership in a relevant professional body. Knowledge of various estimating strategies and techniques. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Leadership potential and willingness to grow within the role.

Why Join Us?
At Affinity Water, we are passionate about delivering essential services that make a difference. As an Estimator , you will be at the heart of key decision-making processes, helping to ensure that projects are not only financially viable but also sustainable for future generations. This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team, contribute to the company’s financial success, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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

If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.

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Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

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