Senior Estimator

Overview

In this role you will lead the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates for major overhead line transmission projects and guide tender submissions. You will work within cross‑functional teams to ensure compliant, timely bids and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes. You’ll balance technical review, cost analysis and governance documentation to support profitable, risk-aware outcomes. This is a hands-on estimating leadership role with exposure to client meetings, Gate Reviews and stakeholder management, offering impact across the bid lifecycle.

Pay / Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote working
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• family-friendly policies including maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave
• pension
• share incentive plan
• volunteering leave

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of estimates for major OHL transmission projects
• Review tender documentation, drawings and client requirements
• Produce quantity take-offs, BOQs and detailed pricing using Candy estimating software
• Evaluate construction methodologies, supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Develop assumptions, clarifications and cost analysis to support tender submissions
• Ensure estimates are accurate and submitted on time, in line with gated lifecycle and bid governance
• Prepare tender summaries, cost comparisons, cashflow forecasts and governance documentation
• Maintain estimating records and audit trails
• Attend Gate Review meetings and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Planning, Finance and Business Development
• Attend client meetings, site visits and tender clarification sessions
• Support negotiations, presentations and post-tender reviews
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
• Contribute to estimating processes, systems and best practices; share lessons learned
• Champion business improvement initiatives and innovation opportunities
• Mentor and support junior estimators where appropriate

Key requirements

• Significant estimating experience in construction, utilities, energy or infrastructure
• Proven ability to produce detailed estimates for large-scale multidisciplinary projects
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen
• Experience analyzing cost data and benchmarking
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative across multiple functions and disciplines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality outputs
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• collaboration
• Candy estimating software
• Microsoft Office 365
• cost data analysis

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