Senior Estimator

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Senior Estimator

The Role
Here within the @one Alliance, we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.
Water and the natural environment are the foundation of life, society, and our economy. The East of England is home to unique rivers, wetlands, and coastlines-but it is also one of the most water-stressed regions in the UK. With one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, we are delivering resilient water supplies, enabling sustainable growth, tackling climate change, and protecting the natural environment.
The Opportunity
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, 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.
Key Responsibilities
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 practices
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

Ensure smooth handover of estimates to delivery teams
Align estimates with Anglian Water cost capture requirements

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

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
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

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.
Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.
We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.
As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.
From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical
25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours volunteering
Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
Leadership & management training and coaching
Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
Continuous service awards