Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)

Senior Estimator – HV Substations (Civils & M&E)

Nottinghamshire – Hybrid working

£65,000 (negotiable dependent on experience) + car/car allowance

Fourblue have teamed up with leading Tier 1 Contractor who is seeking a proactive and driven Senior Estimator to join their growing pre-construction team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in infrastructure or substation estimating who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This role will see you working on a range of tenders for high voltage (HV) substation works – covering both mechanical and electrical, as well as civils – in collaboration with Bid Managers, Project Development Managers, and Pre-Contract Construction Managers.

What’s On Offer?

• Company car and fuel card (including EV and hybrid options)
• Private healthcare and health cash plan
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to 24/7 online GP service
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts via a dedicated employee rewards portal
• Cycle to work and salary finance schemes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Recommend-a-friend referral bonuses

You’ll be responsible for pricing and securing new contracts, ensuring bids are competitive, commercially sound, and aligned with client requirements.

Responsibilities of the Senior Estimator:

• Organising and managing tender pricing communications
• Supporting bid kick-off meetings and contributing to bid programme planning
• Collaborating with procurement and commercial teams on RFQs
• Preparing Excel-based tender pricing using supply chain quotes and internal rates
• Benchmarking, analysing quotations, and testing productivity rates
• Leading pricing handover meetings and supporting risk management discussions
• Identifying and managing project risks and commercial exposures during the tender process
• Preparing client-facing pricing documents and assisting with presentations post-submission
• Mentoring junior estimators and driving continuous improvement within the estimating function

Criteria for the Senior Estimator:

• At least 3 years of experience in an infrastructure estimating role (substation experience desirable)
• Basic knowledge of engineering or construction processes and terminology
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• A good understanding of commercial and contractual language
• Flexibility in working hours to meet tender submission timescales
• A full UK driving licence

This role provides a fantastic platform for professional growth in a supportive, forward-thinking business – get in touch today with your full C.V.