Estimator in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Estimator – Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Location: Hybrid/FlexibleSalary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Help shape the UK’s critical infrastructure.

We’re recruiting an Estimator to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the water sector.

Working as part of an established pre-construction team, you’ll play a key role in securing work on high-value frameworks, collaborating with bid, planning, procurement and operational teams to produce accurate, competitive tenders.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for civil engineering projects across the water sector.
• Reviewing tender documents, drawings and Bills of Quantities to develop robust pricing and methodologies.
• Working closely with bid, planning and procurement teams to identify risks, opportunities and key assumptions.
• Presenting estimates at tender adjudications and supporting client negotiations where required.
• Providing detailed handovers to delivery teams following contract award.

What we’re looking for

• Estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities.
• Knowledge of projects such as pipelines, MEICA, tunnelling, shafts, rail civils or groundworks.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience producing tender build-ups and using estimating software (Candy or similar).
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating across technical and operational teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Chartered status is beneficial but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, company pension, private medical cover, life assurance and generous annual leave, plus flexible benefits, ongoing training and development, genuine opportunities for career progression and the security of long-term work across major UK infrastructure frameworks.

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