Senior Estimator - Water

Position: Senior Estimator - Water Sector (Permanent)
Senior Estimator - Water / MEICA / Civils

Location:

Multiple UK locations | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + £6,500 car allowance + bonus + excellent benefits
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

With AMP8 now in full swing, this is your opportunity to play a senior role in shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We are recruiting experienced Senior Estimators to support major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the UK.

Our secured pipeline spans projects across the North West, Yorkshire, Midlands, East Anglia, London & South East, South Coast and South West. If you're looking for long-term security, high-value infrastructure schemes and genuine career progression - this is it.

The Role - Senior Estimator (Water Infrastructure)

As a Senior Estimator, you will take ownership of preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for MEICA and/or Civil Engineering packages across water and wastewater schemes. Working closely with design, commercial and delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing and pricing projects typically ranging from £1m to £100m+.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the preparation of first-principles cost estimates
Reviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentation
Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
Producing pricing schedules and cost breakdowns
Identifying and managing commercial risk
Contributing to value engineering solutions
Supporting tender submissions and client negotiations
Mentoring junior estimators where appropriate

Projects include treatment works upgrades, pumping stations, pipeline infrastructure and wider capital delivery schemes under AMP8 frameworks.

About You

We are particularly interested in Senior Estimators with a strong site or engineering background within the water or wider infrastructure sector.

You may currently be working as a Senior Estimator - or you could be a Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Site Manager or MEICA Engineer who has transitioned (or is looking to transition) into estimating and pre-construction.

You will ideally have:

A background in civil engineering or MEICA project delivery
Proven estimating experience within water, utilities or infrastructure
Or strong operational/site experience with the capability to move into a senior estimating role
Experience pricing from first principles
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
Solid commercial awareness and risk management experience
HNC/HND/Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (desirable)
If you have worked as a Senior Estimator, Estimator, Cost Engineer, Commercial Estimator or Pre-Construction Engineer within the water sector, we would welcome your application.

What's On Offer

£85,000 - £95,000 salary (depending on experience)
£6,500 car allowance
Annual bonus scheme
7.5% employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance
Digital GP access
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
Enhanced maternity leave (8 weeks enhanced pay)
Flexible and hybrid working options
Clear progression across long-term AMP8 frameworks

This is a secure, long-term opportunity within one of the UK's most stable and growing infrastructure sectors.

Apply Now

If you're a Senior Estimator looking for a high-impact role within the UK water sector - or you're ready to bring your site and engineering experience into pre-construction - we want to hear from you.

Click Apply to register your interest today. Even if an immediate role is not available in your preferred location, we will keep you informed as new AMP8 opportunities arise