Estimator, Construction, Quantity Surveyor

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more !
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

We are seeking an experienced EV & Civils Estimator to join our growing team within Parco part of the Ipsum Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive estimates and tenders for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, associated civil engineering works, electrical installations, and enabling works.

You will work closely with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to develop commercially viable proposals while ensuring all estimates meet project specifications, programme requirements, and applicable industry standards.

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for EV charging infrastructure and associated civils works.
• Estimate excavation, trenching, ducting, cabling routes, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, and other civil works.
• Estimate electrical works associated with EV charging installations, including containment, cabling, distribution equipment, and connections.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Produce accurate bills of quantities, take-offs, cost plans, and tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and potential commercial opportunities.
• Carry out site visits and assess existing site conditions where required.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to clarify scope and technical requirements.
• Ensure estimates are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, labour rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Support value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Assist with handover of successful tenders to the commercial and project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate records of tender information and estimating decisions.

• Previous experience in estimating within EV charging, electrical, civils, construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• Experience carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and cost build-ups.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and margins.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel and estimating software

• Experience estimating EV charging projects, including AC and DC charging infrastructure.
• Knowledge of DNO/IDNO requirements and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience…