Senior Estimating Engineer - Glasgow

Balfour Beatty; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty seeks a Senior Estimator for its Power Transmission & Distribution team, specializing in High Voltage Substations. This role requires collaboration with various departments, strong financial skills, and significant estimating experience. Join a team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in an inclusive work environment with flexible options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Company car

Smart working options

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in an estimating role.
• 5+ years of experience within the electrical sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing strategy and prepare cost documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments and assess risks.
• Manage handover to operational and finance teams.

Skills

Risk and Opportunity Analysis

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

HNC qualification or equivalent

Tools

CANDY estimating software

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team. This UK-based role will specialise in estimating High Voltage Substations within our Power T&D client portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be based at our Motherwell office in Scotland. Remote working options may also be considered for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with the Estimating Manager to develop a robust pricing strategy.
• Attend key bid meetings, including strategy sessions, pre-bid and kick-off meetings, site visits, risk workshops, supplier/subcontractor meetings, and pricing/programme reviews.
• Stay updated on new products and emerging technologies.
• Ensure all estimates comply with the bid governance process.
• Prepare cost-related documentation, such as Cost Summaries and Cashflows, in line with Gate procedures.
• Understand and align estimates with the project's technical and commercial requirements.
• Produce accurate, competitive estimates.
• Coordinate with the Pre-Construction Manager and liaise across internal departments, including Design, Procurement, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Evaluate and benchmark supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review and validate Bills of Materials from the Design team.
• Ensure estimates align with the detailed project programme.
• Identify and cost project risks and opportunities.
• Lead internal pricing reviews and benchmark estimates against similar projects.
• Manage the handover process from estimating to commercial, operational, procurement, and finance teams for awarded contracts.
• Engage with project teams to gather lessons learned and actual cost feedback for continuous improvement.

Who we're looking for

• Familiarity with SSE and/or National Grid operations.
• Strong understanding of risk and opportunity analysis.
• Solid financial acumen with the ability to accurately analyze data and documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A collaborative team player capable of liaising with support functions effectively.
• Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours.
• Training will be provided for CANDY estimating software.
• Availability to commute to a Balfour Beatty office twice per week.

Education and Experience

• HNC qualification or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in an estimating role.
• 5+ years of experience within the sector.

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life.

Here are some of our key benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (part time applicants welcomed)
• Company car
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional,
national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide
technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid,
including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From
scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-
house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support
customers in the development of some of the UKs most ambitious power
transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of
any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and
Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and
developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full
potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making
this a reality, visit our Balfour Beatty website. We are a Gold Award holder in the
Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage
applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. Asa Disability
Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities
and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.
We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet
the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: our website. We are
looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and
inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process.