Project Cost Estimator in Basildon, Essex

Spider is recruiting on behalf of a growing construction energy company based in Basildon, Essex, who are looking for an Energy Estimator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation operating across the construction, infrastructure, energy, mechanical and electrical sectors, where you'll play a key role in securing and delivering major electrical infrastructure projects.

Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Holiday: 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Additional: Access to an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme following successful completion of probation, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site parking, flexible and agile working opportunities where roles permit, regular team days out and social events, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, modern collaborative office environment, and long-service recognition and performance appreciation initiatives.

As an Energy Estimator, you will play a vital role in securing profitable work by producing accurate and commercially viable tenders across a range of electrical infrastructure and energy projects. Working closely with quantity surveying, design, and operational teams, you will help prepare competitive submissions for projects including EV charging infrastructure, utility connections, private networks, substations, diversions, and associated civil engineering works.

• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify pricing risks and assumptions, and prepare clarifications and exclusions.
• Produce high-quality written tender responses, methodology statements, and client questionnaires to support successful bids.
• Build and maintain accurate pricing databases and rate libraries, continuously improving estimating accuracy and commercial performance.
• Provide clear project handovers to delivery teams, ensuring assumptions, exclusions, risks, and commercial considerations are fully documented.

As an Energy Estimator, you will have previous estimating experience gained within utilities, electrical infrastructure, construction, civil engineering, energy projects, ICP works, or a similar environment. You will possess strong commercial awareness and be confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate and competitive tenders. Strong Excel skills and experience using estimating software are essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working with ICPs and DNOs, knowledge of utility connections, contestable works, asset adoption, street works permits, reinstatement requirements, or HV/LV infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

They are a rapidly growing group of businesses operating across construction, infrastructure, mechanical and electrical services, energy solutions, flooring, EV infrastructure, and specialist support services. They are committed to creating a positive, rewarding, and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, thrive, and build long-term careers.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Energy Estimator role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.