At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate cost estimates for high-voltage electrical projects, including solar and battery storage.
- Company: Join a leading infrastructure client focused on renewable energy and utilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing sector.
- Why this job: Be part of the UK's energy future and work on innovative renewable projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estimating HV/EHV projects and strong technical knowledge in power distribution.
The predicted salary is between 57500 - 57500 £ per year.
40 Hours per Week ICP Connections | DNO | 11kV – 132kV | Solar & BESS Projects
Powering the UK’s Energy Future. We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure client for an experienced Power Estimator to join their growing energy and utilities division. This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, commercially sound estimates for high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects across 11kV to 132kV networks, including renewable energy and battery storage schemes.
If you have experience working on ICP connections, DNO interface works, or large-scale grid infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career within a fast-growing and future-focused sector.
The Role
As Power Estimator, you will play a critical part in the pre-construction and tendering process, producing detailed cost estimates and supporting the successful bidding of complex electrical infrastructure projects. You will be working across a variety of schemes including:
- Solar PV connections
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- High Voltage (HV) & Extra High Voltage (EHV) network works
- ICP contestable works and DNO interface projects
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates for 11kV–132kV electrical infrastructure projects
- Interpret technical drawings, single line diagrams, and grid connection designs
- Produce pricing for ICP contestable works and DNO non-contestable elements
- Assess labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor costs
- Liaise with engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to develop tender submissions
- Review and assess grid connection requirements and technical specifications
- Work with supply chain partners to obtain accurate and competitive pricing
- Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities within tender documentation
- Support bid strategy and commercial decision-making
About You
We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of power distribution and estimating within the utilities sector. You will ideally have:
- Experience estimating HV/EHV electrical infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of ICP and DNO processes
- Experience within solar, BESS, or renewable energy connections
- Knowledge of 11kV–132kV network design and installation
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and grid connection documents
- Experience working within utilities, power, or electrical infrastructure sectors
Desirable Experience
- Previous work with ICPs, DNOs, or electrical contractors
- Experience in bid preparation or tendering environments
- Understanding of National Grid connection processes
- Familiarity with civils associated with electrical infrastructure projects
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Long-term career progression within a growing energy division
- Opportunity to work on major UK renewable and grid infrastructure projects
- Supportive and technically strong team environment
- Exposure to cutting-edge solar and battery storage schemes
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Power Estimator looking to work on high-value, technically challenging energy projects, we want to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.
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