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

Motherwell, Scotland, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Estimator to join our Energy Scotland Transmission & Distribution team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Working as part of the estimating and pre-construction team, you will support the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates from early project development through to tender submission and delivery handover. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects, develop technical estimating expertise, and take ownership of increasingly complex work packages within a high-profile sector.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates using first principles estimating techniques.
• Review tender documents, drawings and specifications to establish project scope and identify any 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 contribute to 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 to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure estimates are completed in line with programme requirements and business governance processes.

Essential Requirements

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience preparing estimates within electricity transmission and distribution, substation projects, energy infrastructure, or associated civil engineering works.
• Experience producing first principles estimates and developing robust pricing submissions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience measuring quantities and pricing labour, plant, materials and subcontract works.
• Experience assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations and identifying scope gaps.
• Ability to coordinate technical and commercial inputs to meet tender deadlines.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and resource requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical substation mechanical and electrical installation works, or energy sector civil engineering activities.
• Ability to translate project scope and construction methodology into quantities, productivity assumptions and cost models.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with estimating software.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and target cost pricing methodologies.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to SSEN, SPT or similar utility sector projects.
• Experience of NEC4 contracts, early contractor involvement and two-stage procurement processes.
• Experience using Conquest or equivalent estimating software.
• Professional membership with ACostE or similar industry body.
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you,

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.