Freelance Substation Estimator – First Principles Expert

Fusion People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Freelance Estimator to work on substation projects across the UK, particularly in the Midlands. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and requires a proven track record in power and heavy civils. The position offers a daily rate of £600, with opportunities for challenging and high-value infrastructure work. Interested candidates should possess strong estimating skills and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

£600 per day

Ongoing pipeline of work

Opportunity for challenging projects

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

Detailed estimating from first principles

Understanding of UK construction methods

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to work independently

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Freelance Estimator to work on substation projects across the UK, particularly in the Midlands. The role involves preparing detailed cost estimates and requires a proven track record in power and heavy civils. The position offers a daily rate of £600, with opportunities for challenging and high-value infrastructure work. Interested candidates should possess strong estimating skills and effective communication abilities.