Electrical Estimator - HV Power

Electrical Estimator – HV Power

Location:

Blackburn
Salary:  Up to £80,000 DOE
Working Pattern:  Office-based 4 days per week, 1 day working from home

Employment Type:

Permanent
We are working with a rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider delivering electrical connections and power infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced

Electrical Estimator to join their commercial and estimating team in Blackburn.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in HV power, substations, grid connections or ICP works, particularly candidates with experience estimating 11kV and 33kV projects.

The Role   You will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for electrical and associated civil works across power distribution, transmission and generation projects.
Projects may include substations, compounds, underground cabling, overhead lines and associated civil infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed cost estimates for electrical and civil packages

Estimating HV, MV and LV electrical works

Pricing switch gear, transformers, cabling, earthing systems and associated equipment

Producing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities

Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation

Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations

Producing detailed cost breakdowns and rate analyses

Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions

Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications

Identifying commercial and technical risks within tenders

Working closely with design, procurement and project delivery teams

Attending pre-tender meetings and site visits where required

Responding to client clarifications and updating estimates as projects develop

Supporting project teams with budgets and cost forecasting following contract award

About You   We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
A minimum of 4 years' estimating experience within the power or utilities sector

Strong experience estimating electrical infrastructure projects

Experience with 11kV and/or 33kV systems

Previous experience within an ICP, DNO, IDNO, HV contractor or power infrastructure business

Good understanding of substations, grid connections and electrical distribution

Experience producing BOQs, quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates

Strong knowledge of utility tendering processes

The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Good commercial awareness and understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience with in renewable energy, EPC projects or higher-voltage infrastructure would also be advantageous.
Package       Salary up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience

1 day per week working from home

Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing power infrastructure business

Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of HV and electrical connection projects

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to play a key role within a developing commercial team

If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a background in HV power, 11kV, 33kV, substations or grid connections, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.