M&E Estimator & Contracting Specialist

GE Vernova; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking an M&E Estimator & Contracting Specialist to prepare estimates for construction site set-up and electromechanical works for HV substation projects. This role involves analyzing customer specifications, managing RFQs, and collaborating with subcontractors. Candidates should have a qualification in Electrical Engineering, around 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of health and safety protocols. The position offers a dynamic international working environment with great benefits.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Flexible work agreements

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with HV substation construction.
• Knowledge of UK standards for electrical works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for construction site set‑up and electromechanical works.
• Analyse customer specifications for site set‑up.
• Lead interactions with subcontractors on RFQs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

HV substation construction experience

Engineering documentation understanding

Health and Safety experience

IT proficiency

Effective communication in English

Education

Qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As part of the construction department the M&E estimator & contracting specialist is responsible for the preparation of estimates for the construction site set‑up and electromechanical works in HV substation projects during the tender phase.

The role is responsible for the technical and organisational aspect of RFQs with the potential site subcontractors.

Within the tender team the role analyses customer specification on general site and installation topics, checks data received from engineering for coherence on installation aspects and estimates the means required for the site set‑up & M&E works to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost & Delay targets defined by the tender leader.

Reports to the GSI Construction lead and participates in the function’s objectives.

Job Description

During Tender (ITO)

• Analyse & qualify customer specification on his field of responsibility: Site set‑up organisation & Electromechanical installation works.
• Prepare costing estimates for the same.
• Prepare schedule for these & participate in their integration into the overall project schedule.
• Prepare tender documents.
• Prepare technical and organisational aspect of Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subcontracted works.
• Lead the interactions with the selected subcontractors on the same topics.
• Actively participate in the tendering teams (planning HAZID).
• Participate in meetings with customers on his field of responsibility.
• Conduct hand‑over from ITO to OTR on his field of responsibility.
• Participate in the management of the M&E supplier panel (qualification site visits).

During Execution (OTR)

• At the request of site managers:
• Prepare technical and organisational aspect of Request for Quotation (RFQ) for subcontracted works.
• Lead the interactions with the selected subcontractors on the same topics.

Network & Links

Internal: Tendering team Engineering Site & Construction Managers.

External: Subcontractor customer.

Health and Safety

• Participation to Hazard Identification (HAZID) meetings.
• Review EHS behaviour & organisational aspect during site visits with potential subcontractors.
• Act steigt radical influences storing ar when improvements action related to EHS in his activities.

Quality

• Comply with Quality Procedures work instructions and processes.
• Initiate & participate in improvement actions on construction processes tools and documents.

Key performance indicator

• Provide tender deliverables within the agreed schedule within the tender team.

Skills / Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification in Electrical Engineering with around 5 years of workbeek experience.
• Experience working on the construction of HV substation.
• Good understanding of related engineering documentation (Layout SLD cable & termination schedules BOQ).
• Hands‑on knowledge of the application of CDM.
• Appropriate health and safety experience training and qualifications.

Knowledge

• Be knowledgeable on applicable UK standards and specifications associated with the electrical works and best practice in relation to the construction of HV substations.
• Some experience in off‑shore platforms I&I works an plus.

Other

• Office‑based position but will require travelling to subcontractors & project sites across the North Europe region.
• Ability to integrate with the GSI wider team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and to accurately and concisely report both verbally and in writing.
• Additional language proficiency in European languages a plus will be an added advantage.
• IT proficiency including information systems / databases and office package.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high‑voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its customers in the UK, Ireland_bpand Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions a GE Renewable Energy business serves customers globally with over 13 000 employees, providing power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end‑power consumers.

Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

Why we come to work

At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge – and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and you’ll need to bring a solution‑focused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact you’ll be exposed to game‑changing diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer

A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements.

Competitive benefits and great development opportunities – including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI‑Remote – This is a remote position

Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

Bluebeam, Construction Estimating, Construction Experience, HeavyBid, Math, Sage, Pricing, Cost Control, Restoration, Roofing, Microsoft Excel, Auto Estimating

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1