Senior Estimator – Water NEW

Maidstone, Kent
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new companyYou will be joining an established contractor delivering major programmes of work across the UK water sector. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking to strengthen their estimating function with experienced Senior Estimators.

Your new roleAs a Senior Estimator, you will support the estimating function across a long-term water programme, preparing and supporting estimates for a range of non-infrastructure water works.
You will work closely with the wider estimating, commercial and pre-construction teams throughout the tender and negotiation process.
The role is predominantly remote working, giving you the flexibility to work from home. There will, however, be a requirement to attend site visits and occasional face-to-face meetings when needed in the South.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity. You will initially work on a freelance basis with the opportunity to move into a permanent position after 15 weeks.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for the position, you will need:

• Previous experience as an Estimator or Senior Estimator
• Strong estimating experience within the water sector
• Non-infrastructure water experience is essential
• Relevant civils estimating experience
• Strong commercial and estimating knowledge
• Ability and willingness to attend site visits and face-to-face meetings when required
• White CSCS Card
• An interest in moving into a permanent position following the initial freelance period

Candidates with general civils estimating experience but no previous non-infrastructure water experience are unlikely to be suitable.

What you’ll get in return

• £600 per day Umbrella
• Predominantly remote working
• Temp-to-perm opportunity after 15 weeks
• Initial freelance engagement
• Opportunity to move into a long-term permanent position
• Flexibility to work from home, with occasional travel for site visits and key meetings
• Opportunity to work on a significant programme of work within the UK water sector

What you need to do now
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