Estimator in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare plan

Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Bonus scheme

Competitive salary

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an estimator to join a reputable Tier-1 specialist infrastructure contractor based in Potters Bar. The role focuses on reviewing tender documents, shaping bid strategy and building robust first-principles estimates for HV/EHV projects up to 132kV.

You will compile tender submissions, manage subcontract enquiries, drive pre- and post-tender activity including BAFO reviews, and hand over wins to Delivery and QS.

Qualifications

• Experience with HV & EHV cables up to 132kV.
• Experience with Causeway estimating software.
• Experience pricing specialist civils such as HDD or in line with DNO G81 specifications; MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, anticipate risk early and shape bid strategy with colleagues.
• Compile tender submissions, issue and evaluate subcontract enquiries, and support final bid review and sign-off with senior managers.
• Build first-principles estimates in Causeway (and Excel) covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, traffic management and Local Authority fees.
• Gather inputs behind a robust price - Gazetteer data, permits and restrictions from Street Works and Planning, quotations from Procurement, and outputs and programme from Delivery.
• Lead pre- and post-tender commercial activity, from client clarifications to BAFO reviews, then hand won schemes over to the Delivery team and QS

Skills

Bid management

Risk assessment

Tender strategy

Pre/post-tender commercial

Tools

Causeway estimating

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Estimator

We are looking for an estimator to join a reputable Tier-1 specialist infrastructure engineering contractor based in potters Bar. Our client has an outstanding turnover of over £350mill. Our client works across new build/refurbishments of substations & Data Centres £30-70m. This is a great opportunity that doesn't come around often!

The role:

• Review tender documents, anticipate risk early and shape the bid strategy with colleagues.
• Compile tender submissions, issue and evaluate subcontract enquiries, and support final bid review and sign-off with senior managers.
• Build first-principles estimates in Causeway (and Excel) covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, traffic management and Local Authority fees - keeping cost models current.
• Gather the inputs behind a robust price - Gazetteer data, permits and restrictions from Street Works and Planning, quotations from Procurement, and outputs and programme from Delivery, including site surveys where needed.
• Lead pre- and post-tender commercial activity, from client clarifications to BAFO reviews, then hand won schemes over to the Delivery team and QS

You should have:

• Experience of HV & EHV cable and civils installations up to 132kV
• Experience with Causeway estimating software (training provided if not)
• Experience pricing specialist civils such as HDD, or working to DNO G81 specifications; MS Project

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• hybrid working
• healthcare plan
• Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• + more