Senior Estimator

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced EHV Estimator to join our growing Commercial team.

This is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenging the status quo, and is passionate about helping shape the future of power and infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV.
• Provide quotations for new connection works and turnkey projects, working with in-house teams and supply chain partners.
• Manage key client accounts, including top-level reviews and client meetings.
• Engage with manufacturers and suppliers to develop strategic partnerships and turnkey solutions.
• Follow up on quotations and share market feedback with the tendering and sales team.
• Attend site surveys, route walks, and tender interviews as required.
• Review client requirements, prepare quotations, and liaise with internal departments before final submission.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor returns for compliance with tender documentation.
• Undertake take-offs from drawings and schedules and enter data into estimating software.
• Draft tender clarifications and exclusions.
• Support process development for the Estimating & Major Projects team.
• Maintain data integrity across business systems (Sim Pro and others).

Requirements & Experience

Essential:

• Qualification in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the electrical distribution sector (132kV- 400kv).
• Proven experience successfully tendering large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex, confidential commercial information.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum of 3 points).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to produce quality proposals with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint across multiple platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience with Sim Pro or similar estimating tools.
• Experience developing partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Desire to mentor and train new team members as the business grows.

Benefits

• Salary up to £100k
• Competitive salary and life assurance
  .
• Enhanced pension contributions – we’ll match up to 5%.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  , with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance
  , extendable to family members.