Hybrid Estimator: Energy & Rail Infrastructure

Carrington West; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Electric vehicle options

Health & family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Estimator to price major energy and rail infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. The role emphasizes ownership of cost estimates, collaboration with engineering and commercial teams, and delivering robust, competitive price proposals.

The position offers hybrid working with three days in the office and two days remote. You will focus on overhead lines, underground cabling, substations and related power infrastructure, contributing to an

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator within Energy or rail infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, estimating methodologies and project pricing.
• Experience producing detailed estimates, quantity take-offs and cost breakdowns.
• Knowledge of overhead lines, underground cabling, substations or power transmission and distribution projects would be advantageous.
• Experience estimating mechanical and electrical works or power-related infrastructure would be highly beneficial.
• Civil engineering estimating background will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for energy infrastructure and rail projects, including overhead lines, underground cabling and substations.
• Review drawings, specifications and project docs to define full scope of works.
• Perform quantity take-offs and create bills of quantities, cost schedules and pricing breakdowns.
• Calculate labour, plant, material, equipment and subcontractor costs for estimates.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to establish competitive pricing.
• Assess construction methodologies, resources and programmes to determine costs.
• Identify financial risks, assumptions and opportunities for savings.
• Work with engineering and commercial teams to reflect technical requirements.
• Maintain and improve estimating tools, databases and historical pricing.
• Review estimates against market rates and historical data; support handover to commercial teams.

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Estimator to price major energy and rail infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. The role emphasizes ownership of cost estimates, collaboration with engineering and commercial teams, and delivering robust, competitive price proposals.

The position offers hybrid working with three days in the office and two days remote. You will focus on overhead lines, underground cabling, substations and related power infrastructure, contributing to an