Remote Electrical Estimator for Water & Wastewater Infra

Costain; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the UK. You will prepare detailed, competitive estimates for electrical works and collaborate with pre-construction, engineering, commercial and delivery teams.

The role requires strong cost-analysis, tenders, take-offs, supplier quotations and familiarity with NEC contracts. Working remotely from the UK, you will contribute to value engineering and tender adjudications.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating within construction, infrastructure, utilities or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation methods, materials and costs.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and tender submissions.
• Experience obtaining and analysing supplier/subcontractor quotations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans and tenders for electrical works within the water and wastewater sector.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules and scope information to identify project requirements.
• Develop accurate labour, plant, materials, subcontract and specialist supplier costs.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Carry out detailed take-offs and quantify electrical equipment, materials and installation requirements.
• Identify risks, opportunities, exclusions and assumptions within tender packages.
• Liaise with electrical engineers, designers, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to validate estimates.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated project estimates.
• Support value engineering and identify opportunities to improve cost, programme and constructability.
• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure estimates align with company procedures and governance.
• Participate in tender adjudications and present estimates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain estimating records and contribute to post-tender reviews.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Construction sector

UK water/wastewater

Cost estimating

Tender submissions

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Professional qualification

UK water infrastructure experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Costain seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator to support major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the UK. You will prepare detailed, competitive estimates for electrical works and collaborate with pre-construction, engineering, commercial and delivery teams.

The role requires strong cost-analysis, tenders, take-offs, supplier quotations and familiarity with NEC contracts. Working remotely from the UK, you will contribute to value engineering and tender adjudications.