Overview
Senior Estimator – Civil Engineering / Water in Wakefield. Competitive Salary + Car Allowance / Company Car + Excellent Benefits.
Are you an experienced Civils Estimator looking for more ownership, progression, and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing business?
Lemon Drizzle Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established and expanding Civils Contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Estimator to strengthen their growing pre-construction team in Wakefield. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing and strategically important area of the business, leading tendering activity across water frameworks throughout Yorkshire and the North East. You’ll join a supportive team environment where your technical expertise will be valued, your input will shape project wins, and genuine progression opportunities are available as the business continues to expand.
Responsibilities
- Managing multiple enquiries across water frameworks throughout Yorkshire and the North East
- Reviewing tender documents and assessing project scope, risks, and delivery requirements
- Producing accurate take-offs and bills of quantities
- Preparing competitive and commercially robust estimates using Estimate software
- Obtaining, reviewing, and negotiating subcontractor quotations
- Working closely with operational teams, supply chain partners, clients, and stakeholders
- Leading tender submissions and supporting successful project awards
About You
- Previous experience estimating within civil engineering projects, ideally within the water sector
- Strong knowledge of foul water, fresh water, and associated infrastructure projects
- Experience working across framework agreements and understanding of current market rates
- Strong technical ability with excellent commercial awareness
- Established supply chain relationships across Yorkshire (desirable but not essential)
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple tenders within a fast-paced environment
Why Join?
- Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured framework work
- Opportunity to take ownership of a key business area with real influence
- Clear progression opportunities within an expanding pre-construction team
- Competitive salary package depending on experience
- Car allowance or company car
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Health Shield plan
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator who wants more than just pricing work – offering the chance to influence growth, develop your career, and become a key part of an ambitious business.
For a confidential discussion or to express interest, contact Rachel Scott at Lemon Drizzle Recruitment today
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