Murphy is recruiting for a Estimator to work with Water in the North West 

We provide end-to-end services for major water and sewage companies such as Thames Water, Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Yorkshire Water and United Utilities, and for several water-only companies including SES Water, Bristol Water and South East Water.

We also provide a full design, build, operate and maintain service for Uisce Éireann and we currently operate over 25 of their facilities, ensuring they run efficiently and comply fully with EPA regulations.

• Manage High-Value Tenders: Oversee the full tendering process for major substation, underground cabling, and overhead line projects.
• Develop Bid Strategies: Determine the most effective approach for each tender, ensuring engineering solutions directly address the client's requirements.
• Coordinate Bid Teams: Arrange initial kick-off meetings and bring together engineering, estimating, project management, and health and safety stakeholders to support bid development.
• Review Submission Content: Review, edit, and approve all technical and commercial responses to ensure accuracy, clarity, and quality.
• Identify and Manage Risks: Identify financial, legal, and operational risks within bid documents and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Prepare Approval Documentation: Produce clear bid summaries and risk assessments to obtain the necessary governance approvals before submission.
• Liaise with Clients: Act as the primary point of contact for client procurement teams throughout tender periods, clarification stages, and contract discussions.
• Coordinate Supply Chain Pricing: Work with the procurement team to obtain firm, commercially attractive quotations from key subcontractors and major equipment suppliers.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead review meetings following successful and unsuccessful bids to identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor Industry Developments: Keep up to date with energy industry developments, grid connection requirements, and renewable energy objectives to maintain high-quality submissions.
• Manage Bid Budgets: Monitor the time and cost associated with developing each large-scale tender to ensure bid activities remain within approved budget parameters.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Minimum of 5 years’ mechanical-estimating experience, preferably in the water, wastewater or construction sectors.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed and accurate mechanical estimates.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with close attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and construction methods.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet tight deadlines.