Freelance Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a highly skilled Freelance Estimator to support upcoming substation projects, focusing on the Midlands region. The role requires expertise in developing detailed cost estimates from first principles. Candidates should have a proven track record in power and civils, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This freelance position offers £600 per day and the opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils.
• Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles.
• Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare bills of quantities, rate build-ups, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations.
• Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide input on value engineering and commercial strategies.

Skills

Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils

Ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles

Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

Freelance Estimator - Substation

Location: Birmingham (UK-wide projects). Rate: £600 per day. Sector: Power / Substations / Civils. We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Estimator to support upcoming substation projects across the UK, with a focus on the Midlands region (Birmingham base). This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and technically complex schemes, providing first-principles estimating expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare bills of quantities, rate build-ups, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations.
• Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Provide input on value engineering and commercial strategies.

Requirements

• Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils.
• Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles.
• Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer

• £600 per day (freelance).
• Projects across the UK, with a Midlands focus (Birmingham).
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-value infrastructure projects.
• Flexible freelance contract with ongoing pipeline of work.

If you are a proactive and detail-driven Estimator with strong first-principles experience in substations or related civils, please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade.

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