Senior Estimator

Advance Training and Recruitment Services; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced ICP Estimator to prepare detailed tender submissions for electrical and civil works, supporting a turnkey grid connection offering across the UK. The role involves producing accurate take-offs, pricing, and managing tender processes while building client relationships.

The position can start remote with flexible working after probation and is based in the UK for a market-leading ICP/Energy & Power provider. Training and progression opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Estimator, ideally within an ICP or electrical utilities environment.
• Experience working on projects involving 33kV and above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tender submissions and agree final bids with the Tendering Manager.
• Review tender enquiry documentation to ensure all relevant information is provided.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Attend pre-construction handover meetings following successful project awards.
• Measure electrical and civil designs to produce accurate take-offs.
• Maintain and update internal tender trackers.
• Review and update existing tender submissions where changes or expiry dates require it.
• Obtain competitive subcontractor and material pricing.

Skills

Tendering

Pricing

Client management

Electrical estimates

Tender strategy

Tools

Excel

Job description

ICP Estimator

Location: Remote / Flexible working
Sector: Energy & Power – ICP / Electrical Utilities
Voltage: 33kV and above
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an experienced ICP Estimator to join one of the UK’s leading Independent Connection Providers (ICPs).

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed and accurate tender submissions for electrical and civil engineering works, supporting a full turnkey grid connection offering across the UK.

The business works with a varied customer base, including Charge Point Operators, Commercial Property Developers, Residential House Builders and organisations requiring grid connections.

The role will initially be based at the company’s head office in Knebworth, Hertfordshire, with flexible working available following successful completion of probation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tender submissions and agree final bids with the Tendering Manager.
• Review tender enquiry documentation to ensure all relevant information is provided.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Attend pre-construction handover meetings following successful project awards.
• Measure electrical and civil designs to produce accurate take-offs.
• Maintain and update internal tender trackers.
• Review and update existing tender submissions where changes or expiry dates require it.
• Obtain competitive subcontractor and material pricing.
• Ensure customer expectations are met and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Estimator, ideally within an ICP or electrical utilities environment.
• Experience working on projects involving 33kV and above.
• Experience dealing wit

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.