Estimator - Civils ​/ Utilities ​/ Electrical Infrastructure - Hybrid - 4 Days In Office

Estimator
- Civils / Utilities / Electrical Infrastructure
- Hybrid - 4 Days In Office - £60k-70K + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance

Working pattern: Hybrid - 4 Days In Office

Vehicle: £5,000 car allowance, or a company car (Tesla)

The company specialise in Utilities (Power & Telecoms), Civil Engineering, Renewable Infrastructure, and EV Charging Hub installations. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are now seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team and support the successful delivery of upcoming infrastructure projects.

The Estimator will play a key role in the pre-construction team, building cost estimates from scratch across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, working as part of a wider bid team alongside our Business Development Manager, Business Development Executive and Bid Writer, who prepare the supporting quality documentation.

This is largely a desktop role: you'll price schemes using drawings, supplier quotes and material costs rather than working from site day to day. That said, for projects where it's useful to see the site first hand, there will be some travel.

Working closely with the Business Development, Commercial and Operations teams, the Estimator will ensure that bids are commercially sound, technically compliant and aligned with the company's delivery capabilities.

• Review tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules, and client requirements to develop a clear understanding of project scope
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil engineering, electrical infrastructure, EV charging installations, utility works and associated infrastructure, building estimates from scratch as part of the wider bid team
• Undertake take-offs and quantify materials, labour, plant and subcontract requirements
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing
• Identify project risks, constraints and opportunities during the tender stage and ensure these are reflected within the estimate
• Prepare comprehensive pricing breakdowns, cost plans and tender submissions in line with company and client requirements
• Liaise with internal departments including Business Development, Design, SHEQ and Operations to ensure estimates are technically robust and deliverable
• Support value engineering exercises to identify cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and compliance
• Assist with tender clarifications and respond to client queries during the bid process
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to support future tender opportunities
• Attend internal tender review and adjudication meetings to present and justify cost assumptions
• Support the preparation of tender programmes and methodologies where required
• Ensure accurate handover of awarded projects to the Commercial and Operations teams
• Maintain awareness of market trends, supply chain pricing and industry developments affecting project costs

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an estimating role within construction, utilities, civil engineering, electrical infrastructure or related sectors
• A background in civils, utilities, electrical infrastructure, Quantity Surveying background is ideal
• Experience pricing infrastructure projects such as utilities, grid connections, EV charging, renewable energy or telecoms is highly desirable
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of construction contracts
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software
• Full UK or Ireland driving licence preferred

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

Friday: 7:30am – 3:30pm

• Salary of £60,000 –£70,000 (for an exceptional candidate)
• £5,000 car allowance, or a company car (Tesla)
• 31 days annual leave (CEF Holidays 2026)
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus
• Death in Service cover
• Company social events including award ceremonies and exhibitions
• Team events including breakfast/lunch at the office, team days and dress-down Fridays