MV Switchgear Project Manager / Estimator

United Living Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking an experienced MV Project Manager / Estimator to lead cost estimation, tender submissions and delivery for utility scale electrical infrastructure projects in the UK. You will review specs, provide site surveys, manage programs and budgets, coordinate teams, and drive value engineering while maintaining safety and quality standards.

A strong background in MV systems and client-facing delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with strong technical knowledge of MV electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced in both estimating and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, client facing and stakeholder abilities.
• Able to interpret single line diagrams, protection schemes and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for MV switchgear and related electrical infrastructure.
• Review specifications and tender documentation.
• Undertake site surveys where required.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Develop competitive bid strategies with senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.
• Manage projects from award to completion.
• Develop programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor programme, commercial performance and profitability.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare project forecasts and support cost control.
• Manage variations, Compensation Events and change control.
• Support procurement and supply chain activities.
• Develop strong client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Support tender interviews and client presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.
• Support audits and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

Skills

MV electrical distribution

Estimating

Project delivery

Client facing

Reading diagrams

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for MV switchgear, protection & control, package substations, LV distribution, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Undertake site surveys where required.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Develop competitive bid strategies with senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Key Responsibilities – Estimating

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for MV switchgear, protection & control, package substations, LV distribution, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Undertake site surveys where required.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Develop competitive bid strategies with senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Key Responsibilities – Project Management

• Manage projects from award through to completion.
• Develop project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor programme, commercial performance and profitability.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met.

Commercial & Business Development

• Prepare project forecasts and support cost control.
• Manage variations, Compensation Events and change control.
• Support procurement and supply chain activities.
• Develop strong client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Support tender interviews and client presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.
• Support audits and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

Qualifications

About You

• Commercially aware with strong technical knowledge of MV electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced in both estimating and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, client facing and stakeholder abilities.
• Able to interpret single line diagrams, protection schemes and electrical drawings.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as an MV Project Manager, Electrical Estimator or combined PM/Estimator.
• Strong electrical engineering background.
• Experience delivering MV switchgear, utilities, industrial, infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely and/or ECS/CSCS.
• Knowledge of control systems and automation.

Additional Information

Why Join Simkiss?

• Part of United Infrastructure Group (£1bn turnover).
• Rapidly growing MV & Power division.
• High-profile utilities, infrastructure and data centre projects.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.