Estimator - Water
CV-LibraryM32 0RSpermanentPosted: 8 September 2026
Apply NowCarmichael are seeking an Estimator to join the team on a permanent basis to work out of the Northern office based in Manchester.
The Role
Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.
As part of the wider team, our estimators form a key part of the end-to-end, work-winning capability at Barhale. We are looking for a keen, driven, collaborative individual to join us as part of our business development.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Estimates
Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
Take off and review the BoQ’s from client information
Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
Work in partnership with the procurement team.
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Prepare estimating adjudication pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare to estimate the handover pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions
The Role
Working as part of our established estimating team, this role is to provide estimates for civil engineering projects in the water sector. As part of a successful, experienced, and diverse tendering team, the estimator will work alongside other estimators, with bid writers, procurement, and business development officers to collectively develop customer solutions and secure work.
As part of the wider team, our estimators form a key part of the end-to-end, work-winning capability at Barhale. We are looking for a keen, driven, collaborative individual to join us as part of our business development.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare Estimates
Interpreting client tender requirements from PQQ and ITT documentation
Take off and review the BoQ’s from client information
Prepare estimates in accordance with Company procedures promptly
Collate supporting information during the estimating process, including opportunity and risk registers, together with key assumptions registers.
Work collaboratively with the Bid Manager, regional business, and planner to agree on methodology and principles.
Work alongside the Business Development officers on strategic PQQ’s and ITTs.
Work in partnership with the procurement team.
Presentation of estimates at adjudication
Prepare estimating adjudication pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of adjudication meetings
Close out actions and monitor customer negotiations, seeking amended authority as required
Handover to site teams at contract award
Prepare to estimate the handover pack
Present basis of estimate and key assumptions
Maintain notes of the handover meeting
Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to estimating and key assumptions