Estimator

Estimator
Location: Cornwall
Salary: £60k + £5400 car allowance

The Opportunity

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their pre-construction team, supporting the delivery of a long-term water infrastructure framework across Cornwall and Devon.

Working on a varied portfolio of projects ranging from £50k to £5m, you'll be involved in pricing and securing a wide range of infrastructure schemes including:

• Pipelines
• Reservoirs
• Pumping stations
• Screens
• Runaways
• Associated water infrastructure and civil engineering works

Operating within a collaborative pre-construction team, the Estimator will play a key role in producing accurate, competitive submissions while supporting the successful delivery of framework projects.

The Role

As Estimator, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates for water infrastructure projects across clean and wastewater frameworks.
• Developing pricing using framework schedules of rates, first principle estimating and NEC contract mechanisms.
• Producing high-quality tender and pre-construction documentation.
• Reviewing project scope and identifying commercial opportunities and risks.
• Working closely with operational teams to develop winning submissions.
• Liaising with clients and framework partners throughout the estimating process.
• Ensuring all pre-construction documentation meets client and CDM requirements.
• Managing multiple estimates simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
• Maintaining estimating data and supporting continuous improvements to internal systems.

About You To be successful as an Estimator, you'll ideally have:

• Previous estimating experience within civil engineering or utilities.
• A strong background delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Experience pricing works including pipelines, reservoirs, pumping stations or similar assets.
• Knowledge of framework contracts, schedule of rates and first principle estimating.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to work independently and collaboratively.

What's On Offer

• £60k + £5400 car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Long-term secured framework projects
• Enhanced family leave
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday
• Referral bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects across the South West