Junior Estimator

OCU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy transition contractor seeks a Junior Estimator to support accurate cost estimations for various projects. You'll work closely with experienced professionals to cultivate your skills in estimating for substations and cabling, while ensuring project compliance with UK regulations. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to advance their careers in construction management.

Qualifications

• Experience with 11kV substation and cabling projects is essential.
• Ability to develop into a 33/132kV estimator is preferred.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects.
• Support tendering activities and produce scope of works.
• Collaborate with teams to gather project data and quotations.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Risk Awareness

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

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Role Overview

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Role Overview

As a Junior Estimator at OCU, you will support the preparation of accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction and utilities projects across the UK. Working alongside experienced estimators, engineers, and project managers, you’ll assist in analysing project requirements, gathering data, and developing financial forecasts to help ensure projects are delivered cost-effectively and competitively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early in their estimating career to gain hands-on experience with a leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

Key Responsibilities

Tendering Activities

• Projects up for tender are 11kV to 132kV substation and underground cabling works. Full civil/electrical design and build basis.
• Produce supplier and subcontractor RFQs
• Produce estimates/take offs based on proposed design
• Produce scope of works with clarifications
• Produce programme in MS Project
• Risk Awareness: Assist in identifying project risks and contribute to mitigation planning.
• Budget Input: Support in creating cost reports and budgets to monitor project expenditures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams, clients, and suppliers to gather necessary project data and quotations.
• Market Research: Keep updated on market rates, material costs, and industry trends to support accurate estimating.
• Supplier Negotiations: Support the team in obtaining competitive quotes and engaging with subcontractors.
• Documentation & Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of estimates, tender submissions, and project correspondence.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure estimating activities align with UK building regulations and OCU’s internal standards.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Experience: Experience of 11kV substation and cabling projects is essential.
• Development: The role is to develop an 11kV estimator or similar in to a 33/132kV estimator. Candidates will be required to want to develop in to this role under the stewardship of the Senior Estimator.
• Technical Skills: Basic understanding of estimating software MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge: Awareness of UK building regulations and health & safety practices is beneficial.
  
  

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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