EV & Civils Estimator - Build the Charging Grid

Ipsum; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and holidays

Pension plan

Career development

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Maternity pay

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum, within Parco, is seeking an experienced EV & Civils Estimator to join our Wetherby team. You will prepare accurate estimates and tenders for EV charging infrastructure, civils works, electrical installations and enabling works.

You will work with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers and subcontractors to develop commercially viable proposals that meet project specifications and standards while aiming for timely tender submissions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in estimating within EV charging, electrical, civils, construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details.
• Experience carrying out detailed quantity take-offs and cost build-ups.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and margins.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documentation.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for EV charging infrastructure and associated civils works.
• Estimate excavation, trenching, ducting, cabling routes, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, and other civil works.
• Estimate electrical works associated with EV charging installations, including containment, cabling, distribution equipment, and connections.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Produce accurate bills of quantities, take-offs, cost plans, and tender submissions.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and potential commercial opportunities.
• Carry out site visits and assess existing site conditions where required.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to clarify scope and technical requirements.
• Ensure estimates are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, labour rates, material costs, and subcontractor pricing.
• Support value engineering and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.
• Assist with handover of successful tenders to the commercial and project delivery teams.
• Maintain accurate records of tender information and estimating decisions.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Causeway

Conquest

Bluebeam

CostX

Job description

Ipsum, within Parco, is seeking an experienced EV & Civils Estimator to join our Wetherby team. You will prepare accurate estimates and tenders for EV charging infrastructure, civils works, electrical installations and enabling works.

You will work with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers and subcontractors to develop commercially viable proposals that meet project specifications and standards while aiming for timely tender submissions.