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 FridayEstimator - 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 DoingEstimating & 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 ForEssential

• 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 or call for more information on this fantastic opportunity.