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-TimeWith 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 ResponsibilitiesLeading the preparation of first-principles cost estimatesReviewing drawings, specifications and contract documentationManaging subcontractor and supplier enquiriesProducing pricing schedules and cost breakdownsIdentifying and managing commercial riskContributing to value engineering solutionsSupporting tender submissions and client negotiationsMentoring junior estimators where appropriateProjects include treatment works upgrades, pumping stations, pipeline infrastructure and wider capital delivery schemes under AMP8 frameworks.About YouWe 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 deliveryProven estimating experience within water, utilities or infrastructureOr strong operational/site experience with the capability to move into a senior estimating roleExperience pricing from first principlesStrong knowledge of NEC contractsSolid commercial awareness and risk management experienceHNC/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 allowanceAnnual bonus scheme7.5% employer pension contributionPrivate medical insuranceDigital GP access26 days annual leave + bank holidaysHoliday entitlement increases with length of serviceEnhanced maternity leave (8 weeks enhanced pay)Flexible and hybrid working optionsClear progression across long-term AMP8 frameworksThis is a secure, long-term opportunity within one of the UK's most stable and growing infrastructure sectors.Apply NowIf 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.JBRP1_UKTJ