Job type
PermanentLocation
BrightonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
WaterIndustry
ConstructionPay
Up to £80k/annum + Company Car or Allowance + Package
Senior Estimator – Permanent – Tier 1 Contractor – Southern Water AMP8 Framework – Remote
Your new company
You will be joining an established and well-respected Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor delivers large-scale clean and waste water capital programmes for Southern Water that safeguard supply, enhance environmental performance and ensure compliance with quality standards. They offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development and, due to continued success, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team.
Your new role
As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a pivotal role in our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. You will produce accurate and timely estimates for a variety of projects, from one-off schemes to large-scale programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting bids and contracts with robust pricing and risk management
- Advising senior management on commercial influences and risks
- Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost data
- Ensuring compliance with client requirements and governance processes
- Prioritising workloads and influencing key stakeholders to deliver results
- Driving process improvements to enhance performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects while shaping best practices within a dynamic team.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Proven experience in the water industry (clean and wastewater) with utility estimating expertise
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage workloads, delegate effectively and identify opportunities for improvement
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £80,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
- Company pension scheme (matched up to 7%)
- Remote working
- Enhanced family leave
- Retail discounts
- Reward schemes
- Opportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Industry-recognised training and development programmes
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield-potter@hays.com quoting job reference #4758381.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note – this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored visas.