Senior Estimator - Heavy Civils
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £50,000.0 i £60,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Lucrative Package |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1SN |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4720160_1756739831 |
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Your new company
Our client, an established and high-profile organisation based in Derby operating within the water industry, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their 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. Due to continued success, they are actively growing their pre-contract team.
This is a full-time permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday - Friday) based out of their Derby office with hybrid working (3 days' office, 2 days' remote).
Your new role
As Senior Estimator, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates, including materials, labour, equipment and subcontractor costs
- Assisting in the preparation of competitive bids to allow final review
- Performing quantity take-offs of civil works (structures, earthworks, pipelines etc.) from design plans
- Analysing potential risks, challenges and uncertainties during the estimation process and incorporating contingency plans or pricing
- Collaborating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing for materials and services
- Ensuring all estimates comply with local regulations, safety standards and project requirements
- Suggesting cost-effective alternatives and value engineering strategies
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity of scope, costs and timelines.
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) or pipework, ideally within the water sector
- Ability to estimate from first principles
- Proficiency with estimating system software, ideally Causeway
- Strong attention to detail and sound organisational skills
- Full UK driving licence.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum
- 28 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell holiday) plus bank holidays
- Hybrid and flexible working (3 days' office, 2 days' remote)
- Lucrative company pension scheme
- Annual bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Family-friendly benefits
- 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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