Remote Estimator (Utilities)

Your new companyYou will be working with a well-established delivery organisation operating within the UK water sector, supporting a long-term, regulated programme of infrastructure works. The business delivers a wide range of water and wastewater projects and offers a stable pipeline of work within a collaborative commercial and engineering environment.Your new roleAs an Estimator, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of water sector projects, with a strong emphasis on civil works. In addition to traditional estimating responsibilities, you will be involved in cost planning and options pricing, supporting early-stage project development and helping shape commercial decision-making.The role is based in Brighton and is offered on an inside IR35 basis, with a contract duration of 9 months+.Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing accurate cost estimates for water and wastewater projects.
• Developing cost plans and options pricing to support feasibility studies and early design stages
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and evolving scopes of work
• Building detailed cost breakdowns, allowances, and risk assessments
• Working collaboratively with engineering, commercial, and delivery teams
• Supporting framework pricing activities and tender submissions

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience working as an Estimator within the UK water sector
• Confidence in cost planning and options pricing, particularly at early project stages
• Experience working on regulated utility or framework-based projects
• A solid understanding of estimating methodology, cost build-ups, and commercial risk
• The ability to work on an inside IR35 contract
• NEC contract knowledge

What you'll get in return

• Remote working (1 Site/Office visit per month)
• A competitive day rate of £350 - £450 per day (inside IR35)
• A long-term contract opportunity with 9 months+ duration
• The chance to work on major, business-critical water infrastructure projects
• A supportive project environment with experienced commercial and delivery teams

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