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.
Contact Detail:
Fourblue Recruiting Team