Estimator - Water
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2TE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4717471_1755705391 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation based in Coventry operating within the water industry, is seeking an Estimator to join their pre-contract team. This multi-accredited company specialises in the delivery of clean and waste water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the Severn Trent Water region and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday) based in their Coventry office with hybrid working and occasional travel as and when required.
Your new role
As Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and drawings provided by main contractors
- Interpreting project scope and developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for subcontract works
- Assisting in preparing and submitting complete bid packages in line with deadlines
- Conducting detailed quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications
- Compiling bills of quantities and pricing schedules
- Obtaining and evaluating costs from suppliers and specialist subcontractors
- Identifying commercial and technical risks within tenders and proposing mitigation strategies
- Negotiating competitive pricing while ensuring compliance with project specifications and quality standards
- Supporting pre-construction meetings and contributing to bid strategy discussions
- Assisting in the handover of successful bids to the delivery with clear cost and scope documentation.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:
- Experience estimating within heavy civils (groundworks, earthworks and/or reinforced concrete structures), ideally in the water sector
- Ability to estimate from first principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, estimating system software
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Negotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)
- 28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell holiday) plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working (2 days' office, 3 days' remote)
- Generous matched company pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- Family-friendly benefits
- Private health insurance
- Retail discounts
- Industry-leading training and development
- Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established organisation 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 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.
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