Senior Estimating Engineer – Multi Utility

Ipsum Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsum Group is seeking a Senior Estimating Engineer to lead the preparation of multi-utility estimates for projects in electric, gas, water, and EV infrastructure. The role involves technical assessments, client interactions, and commercial negotiations to ensure cost-effective proposals. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience in utility infrastructure design.

Benefits

Career development including professional qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Occupational Health support

Employee Discount Scheme

Long service awards

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of utility infrastructure design and costing.
• Experience in a senior estimating or design role.
• Proficiency in relevant estimation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of multi-utility estimates.
• Conduct client liaison and commercial negotiation.
• Manage and submit connection applications.

Skills

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Supplier engagement skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IET)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS tools

MS Excel

Job description

Wakefield

The Senior Estimating Engineer is responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive multi-utility estimates, supporting the pre-construction phase of projects across electric, gas, water, and EV infrastructure scopes. This role involves detailed technical assessment, client liaison, commercial negotiation, and close coordination with DNOs, IDNOs, and suppliers to ensure delivery of compliant, cost-effective, and value-driven proposals.

Your New Role

Principal Accountabilities:

• Interpret electric, gas, water and EV plans, bills of quantities, and technical documents to produce accurate cost estimates
• Conduct desktop surveys and liaise with clients to clarify requirements and constraints
• Obtain and review connection offers from Network Operators and IDNOs
• Request and evaluate Asset Value quotations to support commercial submissions
• Prepare route plans, preliminary designs, and scope documentation in line with standards and regulations (e.g., G81)
• Develop clear and concise scopes of work and pricing breakdowns for customer proposals
• Lead design review meetings with customers, DNOs, IDNOs, and internal stakeholders
• Manage and submit connection applications, providing ongoing technical support throughout the process
• Ensure all outputs are delivered on time, meet customer requirements, and align with budget expectations
• Conduct peer reviews and technical audits of design outputs from other team members
• Maintain working knowledge of industry standards and changes in regulation
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior colleagues
• Oversee design change control and variation pricing throughout the project lifecycle
• Handover approved costings to construction, ensuring a smooth transition
• Report monthly on estimating activity and project status to the Head of Sales
• Deliver accurate, compliant and commercially sound estimates to support business growth
• Convert estimates into secured projects in line with sales targets and margin expectations
• Maintain high standards of customer service and professionalism in all client interactions
• Support continuous improvement across the tendering process and contribute to the development of internal tools/templates
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure pricing, availability, and compliance
• Embed best practices and lessons learned into all estimation activities
• Support a culture of quality, technical excellence, and team collaboration
• Act as a senior technical point of contact internally and externally
• This role will also line manage the estimating team, providing leadership, technical support, and mentoring to ensure a high standard of output and consistent development of team capability.

About You

Required Qualifications & Professional Membership(s):

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Utilities, Mechanical Engineering)
• Full UK driving licence
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IET) is desirable

Knowledge & Experience:

• In-depth knowledge of utility infrastructure design and costing (LV/HV electric, gas, water, EV)
• Familiarity with ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 and associated design standards
• Previous experience in a senior estimating or design role within an ICP, DNO, or utility contractor
• Proficiency in relevant estimation software (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS tools, MS Excel)
• Proven ability to work with IDNOs and DNOs to manage connection processes
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and supplier engagement skills
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects in parallel

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• Commercially astute with high attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change
• Collaborative and supportive team player
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities
• Committed to high standards of delivery and continuous improvement

Your New Company

The UK’s Water / Infrastructure and Power sector is evolving and expanding rapidly to meet increasing customer demand. At Ipsum we offer tailored power and electrical solutions, from maintenance to major installation projects, all of which are underpinned by our smart technologies. At Ipsum it’s our vision to be the leading customer service focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks.

We are looking for someone who is passionate, not just about the industry, but also about supporting our teams delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing ambitious business, we can offer our people opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to enable them to progress in their career. Investing in our people and enhancing our expertise and flexibility enables us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

We really value our people and so we like to look after them. If you work for us, you’ll enjoy a great range of employee benefits:

Career development including professional qualifications and accreditation

Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support and access to counselling

Access to 24/7 virtual GP

Occupational Health support

Tax efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice):

Cycle to Work

Life assurance cover

Established local social committees with calendar of regular social events

Employee Discount Scheme – discounts on hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships and more!

Long service awards

Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference via local community projects and initiatives

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