Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)
Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)

Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)

Nottingham Full-Time No home office possible
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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.

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Contact Detail:

Fourblue Recruiting Team

Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)
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  • Senior Estimator (Nottinghamshire)

    Nottingham
    Full-Time

    Application deadline: 2027-06-12

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    Fourblue

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