Estimator - Independent Connection Provider (ICP)

Dynamic Group Ltd; Aldenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Infrastructure Ltd in Radlett is seeking an ICP Estimator to support grid connection capability. You will prepare accurate estimates for electrical infrastructure and civil packages, drawing on ICP/IDNO experience and strong Excel skills.

You will work with commercial, technical and delivery teams to reflect design requirements and project risks, ensuring clear handovers after successful tenders and ongoing supplier pricing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven estimating experience within ICP, electrical connections contractor or similar.
• Understanding of LV/HV works and civil engineering requirements.
• Ability to produce quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Familiarity with DNO/IDNO processes and NERS-accredited delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, connection offers and drawings to establish scope.
• Prepare cost estimates for electrical connections and civil packages.
• Price LV/HV routes, trenching, ducting, joinery, substations and switchgear.
• Obtain quotations, check compliance, coverage and lead times.
• Develop pricing assumptions with the delivery team and support tender submissions.
• Attend tender reviews and support negotiations after tender.
• Maintain estimating records and provide clear handovers to projects.

Skills

ICP Estimating experience

LV/HV connection works

Interpreting electrical drawings

DNO/IDNO processes

Excel skills

Tender deadlines management

Education

Electrical/Civil/Quantity surveying qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

ICP Estimator - Grid Connections & Renewable Energy

Company: Dynamic Infrastructure Ltd

Location: Radlett

Salary: Dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent / contract

About the opportunity

Dynamic Infrastructure delivers civil, mechanical and electrical works for solar PV and battery energy storage projects. We are looking for an experienced ICP Estimator to support the development of our grid connection capability and prepare accurate, competitive estimates for electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

This role suits someone with practical estimating experience within an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), a grid connections business or an electrical infrastructure contractor.

The role

You will assess tender enquiries, establish the scope of works and prepare cost estimates covering electrical connections and associated civil engineering packages. Working with our commercial, technical and delivery teams, you will help ensure each submission reflects the design requirements, construction methodology and project risks.

Key responsibilities

• Review tender documents, connection offers, drawings, specifications and relevant DNO/IDNO requirements.
• Identify contestable and non-contestable works and clearly define package boundaries, exclusions and interfaces.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and detailed estimates for labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and project preliminaries.
• Price LV/HV cable routes, trenching, ducting, jointing, terminations, substations, switchgear, transformers, earthing and associated civil works.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, checking technical compliance, scope coverage and lead times.
• Develop pricing assumptions and construction methodologies with the delivery team.
• Identify commercial risks, missing information and opportunities to improve value without compromising the specification.
• Prepare tender submissions, clarifications and supporting cost breakdowns.
• Attend tender reviews and support post-tender discussions and negotiations.
• Maintain estimating records and supplier pricing information.
• Provide clear handovers to project teams following successful tenders.

Essential experience and skills

• Proven estimating experience within an ICP, electrical connections contractor or comparable electrical infrastructure business.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV connection works and associated civil engineering requirements.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable layouts and technical specifications.
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO processes, contestable works and the requirements relevant to NERS-accredited delivery.
• Ability to produce accurate quantity take-offs and structured cost estimates.
• Experience sourcing and comparing quotations for electrical equipment, civil works and specialist subcontract packages.
• Strong Excel skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience with solar PV, BESS or other renewable energy connections.
• Knowledge of 11kV and 33kV infrastructure.
• Experience supporting design-and-build tenders and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• A relevant qualification in electrical engineering, civil engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with estimating software and construction contract terms.

Why join Dynamic Infrastructure?

You will play a direct role in developing our grid connection offering, working alongside a team delivering renewable energy infrastructure. This is an opportunity to influence tender strategy, build supplier relationships and contribute to the growth of the business.