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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Estimator to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.
As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities
Why Join Us?
We are looking for an experienced Estimator to Join the @one Alliance and play a key role in shaping the future of water infrastructure across the East of England. As a Senior Estimator, you will be a vital part of either our Central Estimating Team or embedded within a Business Unit, supporting a wide range of projects including, Water & Water Recycling Treatment Plants, Pipelines and Pumping Stations & Reservoirs and Network Storage. Working within an outperformance contract model, you will lead on developing robust cost estimates while challenging all aspects of construction costs, risk, and overheads.
What You’ll Be Doing
Estimation & Project Support
Produce CAPEX estimates across optioneering, outline, and detailed design stages
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define scope and buildability
Engage with supply chain partners to obtain accurate quotations
Prepare estimates using industry software and MS Excel
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise and challenge on design requirements and cost impacts
Support delivery teams with estimating strategy and alliance processes
Manage priorities and expectations across multiple stakeholders
Leadership & Development
Mentor and support junior estimators
Potential line management responsibilities
Deputise for the Head of Estimating when required
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain cost models and libraries
Identify efficiencies and implement best practice
Maintain and analyse data within cost bases
Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements
Commercial & Cost Capture
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Champion a strong safety culture and “Safer Every Day” mindset
Ensure compliance with all H&S policies and procedures
Contribute to continuous improvement and a zero-accident culture
What You'll Bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
An experienced Estimator ready for a senior role
Educated to degree level (Engineering, Quantity Surveying) or equivalent experience
Experienced in infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
Confident working across civil, mechanical, electrical, or process disciplines
Key Skills
Strong analytical and numerical ability
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn
Highly organised and able to meet deadlines
Advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with estimating software
At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.
JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.
