At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare competitive tenders for major energy infrastructure projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Leading engineering contractor focused on major energy infrastructure in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, excellent pension, and 27 days leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Hybrid working available and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team working on impactful energy projects with clear career progression.
- Qualifications: Experience as an Estimator in civil engineering or utilities, with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Estimator – Major Energy Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on some of the UK's largest and most exciting energy infrastructure projects? Our client is one of the UK's leading engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering major projects across the power, transmission and utilities sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to join their expanding commercial team based in Golborne. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile National Grid and energy infrastructure schemes while developing your career within a business that actively invests in professional development. Applications are also welcomed from Estimators looking to progress into a Senior Estimator position.
The Role
- Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for major infrastructure projects from initial enquiry through to contract award.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings and specifications.
- Producing enquiry schedules and obtaining competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Preparing Bills of Quantities and detailed cost estimates.
- Using estimating software such as CCS Candy, Causeway, Kubus and Excel.
- Identifying project risks and contributing to risk workshops.
- Attending tender review, settlement and handover meetings.
- Liaising with engineering, planning, design and commercial teams throughout the bid process.
- Reviewing NEC contract requirements and ensuring commercial compliance.
- Assisting with value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Producing accurate and well-presented tender submissions.
About You
- We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, utilities or major infrastructure.
- Experience pricing projects involving power, transmission, substations, overhead lines, linear infrastructure or large civil engineering works.
- Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4).
- Experience using CCS Candy, Causeway, Kubus or similar estimating software.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- A construction-related qualification or equivalent industry experience.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous:
- National Grid projects
- Electricity transmission and distribution
- Substations
- Overhead Lines (OHL)
- HV or EHV infrastructure
- Utilities
- Major civil engineering
- Energy infrastructure
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
- Retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects with long-term career security.
If you're an experienced Estimator looking to join a business with an exceptional order book, genuine career progression and the opportunity to work on industry-leading energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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