Estimator

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Competitive salary

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established civil engineering contractor active in the Power sector to appoint an experienced Estimator. You will own tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, focusing on electricity substation civils and EHV cable installation projects, and work closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires a proven track record in estimating from first principles, reviewing ITT documentation and delivering competitive bids on

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant experience, preferably in civil engineering, utilities, power or infrastructure.
• Strong ability to estimate from first principles and develop costed bids.
• Excellent written and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing ITT and tender documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review ITT and tender documentation.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates from first principles.
• Estimate substation civil works (earthworks, drainage, foundations, roads).
• Estimate EHV cable installation works (trenching, ducting, cable pulling).
• Prepare tender programmes and submission documentation.
• Manage tender enquiries and ITTs within deadlines.
• Develop relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

First principles costing

Civil engineering background

Attention to detail

Job description

An established and growing civil engineering contractor operating within the Powersector is looking for an experienced Estimator to join its team.

The role will focus on estimating and tendering for electricity substation civils and EHV cable installation projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially robust bids.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator with a background in civil engineering, utilities, power or infrastructure to take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and post-tender engagement.

The Role

As Estimator, you will be responsible for managing tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission, including:

• Reviewing and assessing ITT and tender documentation
• Preparing detailed cost estimates from first principles
• Estimating s substation civil engineering works, including earthworks, groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete foundations, roads, troughing, ducting and temporary works
• Estimating EHV cable installation works, including trenching, ducting, troughing, cable pulling and temporary works
• Preparing tender programmes, drawings and supporting submission documentation
• Managing tender enquiries and ITTs within agreed deadlines
• Developing relationships with clients and engaging with them regarding current and future opportunities

About You

We are looking for an experienced Estimator with ideally 5+ years' relevant experience, preferably gained within civil engineering, utilities, power, EHV or infrastructure.

You will be:

• Highly literate and numerate
• Experienced in estimating from first principles
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail
• Confident reviewing complex tender documentation
• Comfortable engaging with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Able to manage multiple tenders and challenging deadlines
• Self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist infrastructure business working within the critical EHV Power sector, with the chance to play a key role in securing and delivering future projects.

If you have strong estimating experience within civil engineering, utilities, power or infrastructure and are looking for your next opportunity in the Manchester area, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Employer pension conribution