Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Start Date: ASAP
Avove is proud to work in partnership with United Utilities, supporting the delivery of vital water and wastewater services across the Northwest. Through this collaboration, we provide tailored infrastructure and customer service solutions that help ensure resilient, sustainable, and efficient operations. Our teams work closely with United Utilities to enhance customer experience, protect natural resources, and maintain essential services that millions of people rely on every day.
As an Estimator, you’ll play a key role in securing new Civil Engineering and MEICA projects — including both traditional and Design & Build schemes. You'll be supported by a collaborative team and have the freedom to grow your skills while contributing to high-profile infrastructure projects.
What will your day look like…
- Support the full bid process, from PQQ to final submission
- Prepare accurate, analytical estimates from first principles
- Assist with approvals to ensure all bids meet company procedures
- Collaborate with Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high-quality submissions
- Maintain records of tenders and manage change control
- Prepare handover packs for successful tenders
- Communicate programme, cost, and risk considerations to senior stakeholders
- Experience with PQQs and tendering for complex, multi-disciplinary projects
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Good understanding of the NEC suite of contracts (preferred)
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Civil Engineering background (technical knowledge essential)
- Confident in communicating financial and contractual details
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company Car/Car Allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
- Avove Discount Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.