Estimator

About This Role

This role is for an experienced Estimator to join the Water Division, supporting the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. The successful candidate will have proven estimating experience within the UK water sector, developing accurate and commercially robust cost estimates for projects from early-stage opportunities through to tender submission and contract award.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and client requirements
• Develop first-principles estimates, cost models and pricing schedules
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Identify risks, opportunities, assumptions and exclusions within tender submissions
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement and operational teams throughout the bidding process
• Support value engineering initiatives and cost optimisation opportunities
• Maintain estimating records, benchmarking data and historical cost information
• Participate in tender, risk and commercial review meetings
• Support project handovers following contract award

Requirements

• Proven estimating experience within the UK water sector
• Experience pricing water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of relevant construction methodologies and delivery practices
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess project risks and opportunities
• Experience managing supplier and subcontractor pricing exercises
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships

Important Details

• Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Company

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.