Freelance Estimator

Fusion People Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Freelance Estimator to manage cost estimates for substation and civils projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a proven estimating background in power and civils, with excellent communication skills. This freelance role offers £600 per day and the chance to work on challenging projects with a focus on the Midlands.

Benefits

Flexible freelance contract

Ongoing pipeline of work

Opportunity for high-value projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils.
• Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare bills of quantities and risk assessments.

Skills

Estimating from first principles

Knowledge of UK construction methods

Communication 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.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for substation and associated civils works. You will work closely with project and commercial teams to deliver robust and competitive tenders.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.