Estimator – Utilities Tendering & Costing

Emtec Group; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

33 days holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and career growth

Wellness programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Group in Uddingston is hiring an Estimator to support tender submissions and costings across electrical utility projects. You will review requirements, prepare detailed take-offs, and help develop practical solutions meeting technical and client expectations.

The role involves working with design, commercial and operational teams to produce accurate quotations, ITT submissions and cost plans while maintaining a focus on buildability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, tendering and costings within electrical utilities, infrastructure or similar environments.
• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a commercial or engineering discipline is highly beneficial.
• Experience using AutoCAD to produce design and as-fitted drawings.
• Solid understanding of current regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements.
• Ability to interpret specifications and technical drawings with confidence.
• Understanding contracts, conditions and associated obligations.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed take-offs and bills of quantities for tender opportunities.
• Producing accurate customer quotations and project costings.
• Completing quotation letters, PQQs and ITT submissions.
• Reviewing specifications and drawings for accuracy and buildability.
• Supporting early design and development of potential contracts.
• Assisting with planning and preparation of larger projects.
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers to secure competitive pricing.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Costing

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Education

Degree or HNC in commercial or engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Emtec Group in Uddingston is hiring an Estimator to support tender submissions and costings across electrical utility projects. You will review requirements, prepare detailed take-offs, and help develop practical solutions meeting technical and client expectations.

The role involves working with design, commercial and operational teams to produce accurate quotations, ITT submissions and cost plans while maintaining a focus on buildability and compliance.