Senior Estimator

Balfour Beatty plc; Motherwell; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave

Pension and incentive schemes

Descripción de la vacante

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead estimates and tender submissions for major Overhead Line projects up to 400kV across the SSE transmission network. You will develop robust, commercially sound estimates and work closely with Engineering, Commercial, and Procurement teams to ensure GP and governance requirements are met.

The role offers involvement in nationally significant infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and opportunity to advance within one of the UK's leading

Formación

• Significant estimating experience in construction, utilities, energy or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to produce detailed estimates for large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience analysing cost data and benchmarking information.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and specs.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for major OHL transmission projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications and client requirements.
• Produce quantity take-offs, BOQs and detailed pricing using Candy estimating software.
• Evaluate construction methodologies and supplier quotations.
• Develop cost analyses to support tender submissions.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Maintain estimating records and audit trails.
• Attend Gate Review meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support negotiations, presentations and post-tender reviews.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tender management

Herramientas

Candy estimating software

Microsoft Office 365

NEC contracts knowledge

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our growing Power Transmission & Distribution business.

This role will primarily focus on the preparation of estimates and tender submissions for major Overhead Line (OHL) projects up to 400kV across SSE's transmission network. As the UK invests heavily in upgrading its electricity infrastructure to support the transition to Net Zero, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering some of the country's most significant energy projects.

As a market leader in the delivery of Overhead Line projects, Balfour Beatty is entering a period of unprecedented growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing robust, competitive and commercially sound estimates that support the continued success of our OHL business and strengthen our position within the market.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator looking to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing their career within one of the UK's leading construction and engineering organisations.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive estimates for major OHL transmission projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and client requirements.
• Produce quantity take-offs, BOQs and detailed pricing using Candy estimating software.
• Evaluate construction methodologies, supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Develop assumptions, clarifications and cost analysis to support tender submissions.
• Ensure all estimates are completed accurately and submitted within required timescales.
• Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty's Gated Lifecycle and Bid Governance processes.
• Prepare tender summaries, cost comparisons, cashflow forecasts and supporting governance documentation.
• Maintain estimating records and audit trails.
• Attend and contribute to Gate Review meetings throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Planning, Finance and Business Development teams.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and tender clarification sessions as required.
• Support negotiations, presentations and post-tender reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of estimating processes, systems and best practices.
• Share lessons learned and support the Estimating Community of Practice.
• Champion business improvement initiatives and innovation opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior estimators where appropriate.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant estimating experience within the construction, utilities, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience producing detailed estimates for large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience analysing cost data and benchmarking information.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the UK Transmission and Distribution sector.
• Previous experience estimating Overhead Line projects up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of SSE frameworks and transmission projects.
• Experience using Candy estimating software.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• Knowledge of electricity transmission infrastructure and associated construction methodologies.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join 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:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

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 UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a 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 https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

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, please share this with us at [e-mail]