Overhead Lines Estimator

OCU Group; Colden Common; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OCU Group is seeking an Overhead Lines Estimator for the South West. This permanent, full-time role focuses on developing accurate cost estimates for 11kV to 132kV substations and underground cabling within a design-and-build framework.

You’ll work with engineers, project managers, designers, and operations to support bids and project growth. The ideal candidate will have civil or electrical estimating experience, strong numerical skills, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and

Formación

• Previous civil or electrical estimating experience.
• Experience pricing 132kV substation projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project docs.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for substation, cable, and power projects.
• Review drawings, specs, programmes, and technical information for pricing submissions.
• Liaise with engineering, design, commercial, and operational teams to understand requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for pricing.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering during estimating.
• Develop cost build-ups, pricing schedules, and tender documentation.
• Support bid reviews and tender adjudications with senior stakeholders.
• Maintain estimating records and historical pricing to support future opportunities.

Conocimientos

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Interpret drawings

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Overhead Lines Estimator

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South West

Reporting To: James Sibley

Description

Location: South West | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office Based

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

OCU is delivering some of the UK's most significant power infrastructure projects, helping to support the growth and resilience of the electricity network. As an Estimator, you'll play a key role in developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex electrical infrastructure schemes, supporting successful project bids and long-term business growth.

Working closely with engineers, project managers, designers, and operational teams, you'll be involved in a diverse range of projects including 11kV to 132kV substations and associated underground cabling works delivered on a full design and build basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects while developing your career within one of the UK's fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses.

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for substation, cable, and power infrastructure projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes, and technical information to develop robust pricing submissions.
• Liaise with engineering, design, commercial, and operational teams to understand project requirements and delivery methodologies.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and accurate pricing.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions during the estimating process.
• Develop cost build-ups, pricing schedules, and supporting documentation for tender submissions.
• Support bid reviews and tender adjudications with senior stakeholders.
• Maintain estimating records, cost databases, and historical pricing information to support future opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous civil or electrical estimating experience.
• Experience pricing 132kV substation projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Experience estimating underground cable and utility infrastructure projects.
• Bonus if you have experience within Transmission & Distribution, DNO, ICP, or power infrastructure environments.
• It would be great if you have knowledge of construction contracts, commercial principles, and risk management processes.
• It would be great if you have experience working on EPC or design and build projects.
• Awareness of UK building regulations, industry standards, and health and safety requirements would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.