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Your new company You will be joining a multi-accredited and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Leicester operating within the water industry. This established design and build contractor specialises in the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for major water providers, including the likes of Severn Trent Water. As part of their continued... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Demolition Estimator - East Midlands - Derby\n\nA forward-thinking and reputable demolition contractor based in the Midlands is looking to appoint a skilled Demolition Estimator to strengthen its team. This role offers a great opportunity for someone eager to enhance their experience while working alongside senior colleagues, with clear potential to progress within the department.\n\nThe ideal candidate will be highly motivated, professional, and results-driven, with a strong commitment to excellence.\n\nMain Responsibilities\n\nCompile detailed cost assessments for demolition projects using first-principle estimating techniques\nBuild estimates that reflect the scale and complexity of each project\nProduce summary method statements aligned with pricing approaches, including key assumptions and notes\nSupport the preparation of preliminary tender programmes with the project delivery team\nHighlight commercial risks and potential savings within tender submissions\nObtain and assess pricing from suppliers and subcontractors\nManage the tendering process from initial preparation through to final submission, working alongside the Bid team\nReview and present tender submissions with the Demolition Manager before submission\nParticipate in post-tender discussions, negotiations, and contract evaluations\nMaintain effective communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders\nAssist with commercial activities following contract award\nUtilise existing client relationships to identify new opportunities\nNetwork effectively to generate new leads, projects, and business opportunities\nRepresent and promote the company to attract new clients and contracts\n\nCandidate Profile\n\nDemonstrated experience in a similar estimating role within demolition\nStrong financial and commercial understanding\nHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail\nConfident communicator with good negotiation skills\nAble to work both independently and collaboratively\nProactive in seeking out opportunities and contributing to business (email address removed) Recruitment

Estimating Manager – Infrastructure Repair\nJob Title: Estimating Manager – Concrete Repair & Steel Work\nJob reference Number: (phone number removed)\nArea to be covered: National\nIdeal living location: Midlands\n\nRemuneration: £60,000 – £80,000neg\nBenefits: Company Car, Health & Life, Pension Scheme & Full Benefits Package\nThe role of the Estimating Manager – Concrete Repair will involve:\n * National Estimating Manager position, responsible for overseeing a team focused on concrete repair & steelwork\n * Dairy dependant national travel required to visit each branch to mentor, enhance and oversee teams of estimators\n * Whilst responsible for leading a team of estimators you will also be carrying out estimating duties and responsibilities\n * Oversee tendering strategy and ensure competitive, accurate pricing\n * Support business development with strategic input on major projects\n * Review and approve high-value / complex bids\n * Typically responsible for 5-10 team members at one time\nThe ideal applicant will be Estimating Manager – Infrastructure Repair with:\n * Must have People Management and Estimating experience\n * Must have experience within concrete repair, infrastructure repair, steelwork or dealing with large civil projects\n * Would be open to someone that has extensive estimating experience within the concrete repair, structure repair background, with no people management\n * Able to precisely and consistently estimate for large projects\n * Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal\n * Good telephone manor and high attention to detail\nMitchell Maguire is a specialist construction sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction sales jobs, construction sales vacancies and specification sales positions within: Estimating Manager, Estimator, Management, Senior Estimator, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Infrastructure Repair, Structural Repair, Concrete Repair, Bridge Repair, Civil Engineering, Structures, Structural Strengthening, Waterproofing, Post Tensioning, Cathodic Protection, Highways, Bridges, Marine, Tunnels, Infrastructure, Main Contractor, Sub Contractor, Specialist Contractor

Your new company \nYou will be joining a multi-accredited and well-respected civil engineering contractor based in Leicester operating within the water industry. This established design and build contractor specialises in the delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects for major water providers, including the likes of Severn Trent Water. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their preconstruction team.\n\nThis is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office.\n\nYour new role \nAs Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in developing winning tenders for water sector frameworks and capital delivery projects. Working closely with project teams, designers, commercial colleagues and supply chain partners, you will:\n\nLead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for clean and wastewater schemes\nAnalyse project drawings, specifications and technical documentation\nDevelop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with commercial risk\nManage tender processes from initial enquiry through to submission\nBuild strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure accurate cost data\nProduce clear, evidence‑based tender documentation to support bid success\nContribute to continual improvement in estimating processes and digital workflows.This is a senior role offering real influence, autonomy and the platform to advance your career within a high‑performing team.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nIn order to be successful, you will bring:\n\nProven estimating experience within the water (clean and/or waste) industry\nConfidence working with NEC-based contracts and standard estimating software\nExcellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills\nStrong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines\nA proactive mindset, commercial awareness and a commitment to accuracy.Candidates from Tier 1, Tier 2 or specialist water contractors are encouraged to apply.\n\nWhat you'll get in return \nIn return, you will receive:\n\nNegotiable starting salary (dependent on experience)\nCompany car (with fuel card) or car allowance\n25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays\nCompany pension scheme\nBonus\nPrivate health insurance\nFlexible working\nExposure to high-profile and rewarding projects\nSupportive and dynamic work environment\nOpportunity to advance your career with a forward-thinking contractor and more.\nWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\nPlease note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Estimating Manager Infrastructure Repair Job Title: Estimating Manager Concrete Repair & Steel Work If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Job reference Number: 826532-3091-2678 Area to be covered: National Ideal living location: Midlands Remuneration: £60,000 £80,000neg Benefits: Company Car, Health & Life, Pension Scheme & Full Benefits Package The role of the Estimating Manager Concrete Repair will involve: • National Estimating Manager position, responsible for overseeing a team focused on concrete repair & steelwork, • Dairy dependent national travel required to visit each branch to mentor, enhance and oversee teams of estimators, • Whilst responsible for leading a team of estimators you will also be carrying out estimating duties and responsibilities, • Oversee tendering strategy and ensure competitive, accurate pricing, • Support business development with strategic input on major projects, • Review and approve high-value / complex bids, • Must have People Management and Estimating experience, • Must have experience within concrete repair, infrastructure repair, steelwork dealing with large civil projects, • Would be open to someone that has extensive estimating experience within the concrete repair, structure repair background, with no people management, • Able to precisely and consistently estimate for large projects, • Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal

Role: Senior Estimating Manager Location: Home basedor Hybrid with access to regional offices Salary: Up to £95,000, plus package& Car Allowance About the Senior Estimating Manager Role The Senior Estimator is a key role within the commercial estimating and tendering function, responsible for producing high-quality, competitive and compliant bids across all business streams. You will develop robust cost models, assess risk, collaborate with operational and commercial stakeholders, and ensure all estimating outputs meet the standards set by the Head of Estimating. This role works closely with Business Development, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance to support sustainable growth and protect margin. You will report directly to the Head of Estimating. Senior Estimating Manager Key Responsibilities Purpose • Lead the preparation of robust, compliant and competitive estimates aligned to company commercial strategy, • Ensure pricing, methodology, risk and assumptions are clearly articulated and aligned with operational delivery, • Provide analytical insight, industry knowledge and commercial judgement to support tender adjudications, • Prepare detailed estimates and commercial submissions for tenders across Repairs & Maintenance (including M&E and Planned Works), Central Government housing and support, Decarbonisation and Net Zero programmes, and DLO support, • Build cost models from first principles with accuracy and commercial integrity, • Support value engineering, scenario modelling and pricing strategy development, • Analyse tender documentation, specifications and operational data to ensure deliverable proposals, • Significant experience in social housing, R&M, planned works or related construction estimating, • Strong working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates, • Proven experience producing cost models and pricing strategies for medium-large tenders, • Experience engaging with clients, supply chain and internal stakeholders, • Ability to manage multiple bids to tight deadlines, • Good understanding of NEC and JCT contract forms, • Experience in a large contracting or housing services environment, • Familiarity with estimating software and data analytics tools, • Strong numerical ability and exceptional attention to detail, • Clear, confident communicator able to explain commercial reasoning to all audiences, • Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset, • Ability to interpret complex specifications and technical documentation, • Highly organised, deadline-driven and able to prioritise effectively, • Collaborative team player with mentoring capability, • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • 3 x Life assurance, • private medical care for you and your family, • £4,800 car allowance, • Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Company Rewards - discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases, • Excellent training and development opportunities, • Company Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. xrnqpay Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

A construction consultancy firm based in the UK is looking for a skilled Construction Estimator to support various residential, industrial, and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience as an Estimator with a principal contractor in the UK, adeptness with Excel

S Guest Consultancy Services Ltd is looking for an experienced Estimator to join their team in Leicester.

Estimating Manager – Infrastructure Repair Job Title: Estimating Manager – Concrete Repair & Steel Work Job reference Number: (phone number removed) Area to be covered: National Ideal living location: Midlands Remuneration: £60,000 – £80,000neg Benefits: Company Car, Health & Life, Pension Scheme & Full Benefits Package The role of the Estimating Manager – Concrete Repair will involve: * National Estimating Manager position, responsible for overseeing a team focused on concrete repair & steelwork * Dairy dependant national travel required to visit each branch to mentor, enhance and oversee teams of estimators * Whilst responsible for leading a team of estimators you will also be carrying out estimating duties and responsibilities * Oversee tendering strategy and ensure competitive, accurate pricing * Support business development with strategic input on major projects * Review and approve high-value / complex bids * Typically responsible for 5-10 team members at one time The ideal applicant will be Estimating Manager – Infrastructure Repair with: * Must have People Management and Estimating experience * Must have experience within concrete repair, infrastructure repair, steelwork or dealing with large civil projects * Would be open to someone that has extensive estimating experience within the concrete repair, structure repair background, with no people management * Able to precisely and consistently estimate for large projects * Excellent communication skills across all levels both written and verbal * Good telephone manor and high attention to detail Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction sales recruitment consultancy, dealing exclusively with construction sales jobs, construction sales vacancies and specification sales positions within: Estimating Manager, Estimator, Management, Senior Estimator, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Infrastructure Repair, Structural Repair, Concrete Repair, Bridge Repair, Civil Engineering, Structures, Structural Strengthening, Waterproofing, Post Tensioning, Cathodic Protection, Highways, Bridges, Marine, Tunnels, Infrastructure, Main Contractor, Sub Contractor, Specialist Contractor