Energy Transmission & Distribution Estimator

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Scotland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Energy Scotland Transmission & Distribution team. You will prepare accurate, first-principles cost estimates for electricity transmission projects from early development to tender submission.

You will review drawings, measure quantities, price labour and plant, and coordinate inputs across engineering, planning and procurement to support bids and delivery handover. Strong Excel and NEC knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates within electricity transmission and distribution, substation projects, energy infrastructure, or related civil works.
• Experience developing robust pricing submissions from first principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates using first principles estimating techniques.
• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to establish project scope and identify gaps or ambiguities.
• Measure quantities and prepare estimates for labour, plant, materials and subcontract works.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Coordinate technical, commercial and programme inputs from engineering, planning, procurement and delivery teams.
• Maintain clear records of assumptions, exclusions, risks and opportunities throughout the estimating process.
• Prepare pricing schedules and supporting tender documentation.
• Support the development of tender strategies and bid reviews.
• Attend site visits, surveys and tender review meetings as required.
• Maintain estimate databases, benchmarking information and historical cost records.
• Prepare comprehensive estimate handover information for delivery.

Skills

First principles estimating

Interpret drawings

Quantity surveying

Tender submission

Coordination with teams

Cost modelling

NES/NEC contracts knowledge

Stakeholder management

Excel expertise

Reviewing quotations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Scotland is seeking an experienced Estimator to join the Energy Scotland Transmission & Distribution team. You will prepare accurate, first-principles cost estimates for electricity transmission projects from early development to tender submission.

You will review drawings, measure quantities, price labour and plant, and coordinate inputs across engineering, planning and procurement to support bids and delivery handover. Strong Excel and NEC knowledge preferred.