Senior Estimator - Water

Hays Construction and Property • Leicester, Leicestershire • Posted June 09, 2026

About the Role

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 growth, they are actively seeking a Senior Estimator to join their preconstruction team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office.

Your new role
As 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:

Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for clean and wastewater schemes
Analyse project drawings, specifications and technical documentati...