Senior Estimator

Job Description Your new companyYou 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 roleAs 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 managementAdvising senior management on commercial influences and risksLiaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost dataEnsuring compliance with client requirements and governance processesPrioritising workloads and influencing key stakeholders to deliver resultsDriving 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 succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:Proven experience in the water industry (clean and wastewater) with utility estimating expertiseStrong commercial and contractual knowledgeExcellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skillsAbility to manage workloads, delegate effectively and identify opportunities for improvementFull UK driving licence.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:Starting salary up to 80,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)Company car (plus fuel card) or car allowance25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate health insuranceLife assuranceCompany pension scheme (matched up to 7%)Remote workingEnhanced family leaveRetail discountsReward schemesOpportunity to work on high-impact and rewarding projectsCollaborative and supportive team environmentIndustry-recognised training and development programmesOpportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading Tier 1 contractor and more.What you need to do nowIf 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 call us now.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.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-14