Job type
PermanentLocation
LeicesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Civil EngineeringIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable Salary (DOE) + Company Car or Allowance + Package
Senior Estimator – Permanent – Leicester – Established Contractor – AMP8 Projects – Water Industry
Your new company
You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Leicester operating within the water industry. This established design and build contractor specialises in the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for major water providers, including the likes of Severn Trent Water. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their preconstruction team.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office.
Your new role
As Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in developing winning tenders for water sector frameworks and capital delivery projects. Working closely with project teams, designers, commercial colleagues and supply chain partners, you will:
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for clean and wastewater schemes
- Analyse project drawings, specifications and technical documentation
- Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with commercial risk
- Manage tender processes from initial enquiry through to submission
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost data
- Produce clear, evidence‑based tender documentation to support bid success
- Contribute to continual improvement in estimating processes and digital workflows.
This is a senior role offering real influence, autonomy and the platform to advance your career within a high‑performing team.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:
- Proven estimating experience within the water (clean and/or waste) industry
- Confidence working with NEC-based contracts and standard estimating software
- Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
- A proactive mindset, commercial awareness and a commitment to accuracy.
Candidates from Tier 1, Tier 2 or specialist water contractors are encouraged to apply.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Bonus
- Private health insurance
- Flexible working
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking 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 #4782432.
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 work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.