Estimating Support

This Estimating function will enable the development of a project cost from an agreed scope, for optioneering/budget setting approval. It will also be used for benchmarking contractor’s actual costs in value-for-money statements by the end-to-end business process. This role will mainly be focused on Sewage treatment works projects.
What you’ll be doing as an Estimating Support
- Review of scope requirements for errors/inconsistencies and/or seek clarifications or additional information from relevant designer team.
- Preparation of the cost estimate using the Thames water cost estimating tool or producing bottom-up costing from knowledge and/or previous experience.
- Provide a feedback loop to the wider Estimating team on cost model strengths, weaknesses and/or improvements.
- Assist in reviewing target cost vs final account accuracy and support a process whereby lessons are learnt for future target cost setting.
- Assist in identifying further opportunities to improve the end-to-end process.
- Assist in ensuring all stakeholders are actively engaged to meet agreed KPIs.
- Provide relevant support to the Estimating Support Manager and/or the wider EES team as and when required.
- Have a basic understanding of carbon and the impact it has on the business.
Base Location: Reading - Hybrid.
Working Pattern – 36 hours.
What you should bring to the role
- A willingness to learn and grow.
- Self-sufficient and able to prioritise and multitask.
- Estimating experience is desirable.
- You will need to be a good team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Excel experience.
- Sewage treatment knowledge is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on your level of experience.
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our
customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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