Senior Electrical Estimator – Water & Wastewater Tenders

Glanua; Ledston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua is seeking an accomplished Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team and support tendering across AMP8 frameworks with Thames Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water.

You will develop detailed electrical estimates for water treatment plants, assess buildability, collaborate with design, procurement and project management teams, and provide pricing guidance in early-stage bids under governance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Electrical Estimating experience in water/wastewater or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to develop accurate, competitive mechanical estimates for complex treatment plant projects.
• Experience working with UK water companies is strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, treatment processes and installation methods.
• Proficiency in estimating software, digital take-off tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational ability with the capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced tendering environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed, accurate and fully evidenced electrical estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Ensure estimates reflect realistic construction risk and align with governance and standards.
• Engage in design development to assess buildability and material choices.
• Provide early stage cost guidance during tendering to support optioneering and value for money.

Skills

Analytical capability

Numerical ability

Mechanical engineering principles

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Tendering collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Glanua is seeking an accomplished Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team and support tendering across AMP8 frameworks with Thames Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water.

You will develop detailed electrical estimates for water treatment plants, assess buildability, collaborate with design, procurement and project management teams, and provide pricing guidance in early-stage bids under governance standards.