Estimator

Estimator 📍 Flexible / UK-based (Head Office near Blackburn, Lancashire)
💰 Up to £60,000 + Benefits
🕒 Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
⏰ Flexible working between 7am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Estimator – Power & Utilities I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing and ambitious organisation operating across the power and utilities sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering a wide range of electrical infrastructure and civil engineering projects across distribution, transmission and generation.
If you’ve got experience pricing substations, HV/LV works, underground cabling, compounds or associated civils, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact — this could be a very strong move.
The Opportunity This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates and tender submissions for a range of technically complex projects.
Typical projects include:

Substations
Compounds
Overhead line works
Underground cabling
Power infrastructure projects up to 132kV
You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound.
This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing technical detail, commercial awareness and bid strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing Estimating & Cost Planning

Producing accurate cost estimates for civil and electrical works
Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project scope
Completing quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs
Developing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and budgets
Assessing labour, plant, material and subcontractor requirements
Tendering & Bid Support

Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions
Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
Supporting pricing strategy and bid competitiveness
Attending or contributing to site visits and pre-bid meetings
Responding to client clarifications and scope changes
Supplier & Commercial Coordination

Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Building relationships to secure competitive and reliable pricing
Supporting benchmarking and maintaining cost data
Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover post-award
Risk, Compliance & Delivery Support

Identifying technical, commercial and programme risks
Supporting risk assessments and bid documentation
Ensuring submissions align with industry and utility standards
Updating estimates in line with design or scope changes
What My Client Is Looking For Essential

Minimum 4 years’ estimating experience within power, utilities, civil engineering or electrical infrastructure
Experience pricing projects such as:

Substations
Transmission / distribution works
Power generation or associated infrastructure

Strong understanding of tendering and bid submission processes
Ability to interpret:

Engineering drawings
Technical specifications
Scope documents
Commercial requirements

Strong experience with:

Quantity take-offs
BOQ preparation
Cost analysis

Strong Excel and estimating software skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable

Degree or diploma in:

Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
or similar

Experience in renewables, EPC, or utility-connected projects
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP / cost platforms
Knowledge of current market rates across labour, materials, equipment and subcontract packages
Experience working on projects up to 132kV
Why This Role Stands Out This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business in a period of strong growth, with a healthy pipeline of high-value infrastructure projects supporting the UK’s evolving energy network.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and commercially driven environment where your work will have a direct impact on project wins and business growth.
If you’re looking for a role where you can bring both your technical expertise and commercial thinking, this is well worth a conversation.
Interested? If you’re an experienced Estimator looking for your next move within the power and utilities sector, I’d be keen to speak with you.
To Apply Please send your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information on this fantastic opportunity