Estimator, Engineering

Estimator

Role Summary

As an Estimator, you’ll help prepare cost estimates for a variety of projects supporting telecoms, transport, power and wireless business units. Your estimates will inform bids, budgets, procurement and overall project viability.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll typically be responsible for:

Cost Analysis:
Review project plans, client requirements and technical documents to calculate labour, materials, plant and overhead costs.

Cost Modelling:
Use cost modelling techniques to account for inflation, risk, exchange rates and commercial factors.

Data Gathering:
Research and obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to support accurate cost estimates.

Proposal Support:
Provide cost input and budget information for proposals and bid submissions.

Cost Tracking:
Work with commercial and project teams to monitor actual costs during delivery and assist future bids with insight.

Risk Assessment:
Identify, evaluate and account for risks that could impact project cost and outcomes.

Skills & Experience Required

To succeed in this role, employers usually ask for:

Relevant industry qualification.

2+ years’ experience in estimating within telecoms, construction, utilities, civil projects.

Good commercial insight and attention to detail.

Strong computer literacy — especially Microsoft Office (Excel, teams).

Good communication skills and ability to work with internal teams

What You’ll Do Day‑to‑Day

Typical tasks include:

Analysing drawings, specifications and scope documents.

Pulling together cost breakdowns for labour, plant, materials, subcontractors.

Liaising with suppliers for current prices and lead times.

Preparing cost reports and input into commercial proposals.

Working with colleagues to check estimates against actuals and update future pricing models