Senior Estimator

Strabag; Stafford; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Private health cover

9% pension

Professional membership

25 days holiday

Resumo da vaga

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead the estimating function within our Power business, supporting tendering and delivery of power infrastructure projects across the UK.

Prepare detailed cost estimates, price tender submissions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure competitive, robust pricing for HV substations and T&D works. Strong analytical skills and NEC contract experience are essential.

Qualificações

• Significant estimating/cost planning experience in power, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of HV substations, T&D works and electrical plant.
• Ability to prepare, review and challenge detailed cost estimates.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract and tender pricing implications.
• Proficiency in interpreting drawings, specs, and tender docs.
• Experience sourcing supplier/subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Excellent numerical/analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare accurate, detailed cost estimates for power infra projects across the UK.
• Contribute estimating input to tender strategies, programmes and delivery methods.
• Review tender docs, drawings and specs to establish scope and risks.
• Price preliminaries and coordinate with planning for alignment with programmes.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers/subcontractors and ensure competitiveness.
• Support post-tender negotiations with cost analysis and clarifications.
• Maintain estimating data, cost databases and benchmarking information.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, commercial and bid teams.

Conhecimentos

Estimating and cost planning

Power infrastructure

NEC contracts understanding

I2 Estimating

Excel and MS Office

Tendering and pricing

Stakeholder communication

Cost drivers analysis

Collaboration across teams

Formação

Degree in engineering/quantity surveying/ construction

Ferramentas

I2 Estimating IT package

Descrição da vaga

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to help lead the estimating function within our Power business unit, supporting the tendering and delivery of a diverse portfolio of power infrastructure projects across the UK.

Required:

• Significant experience in an estimating or cost planning role within the power, transmission and distribution, utilities, infrastructure or wider construction sector.
• Strong technical understanding of power infrastructure projects, including HV substations, substation civil engineering, electrical plant and equipment, cabling, overhead lines and associated transmission and distribution works.
• Proven ability to prepare, develop, review and challenge detailed cost estimates for complex infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, including an understanding of project risks, cost planning, procurement strategies and contractual requirements.
• Experience working with standard forms of contract, particularly NEC, and an understanding of their implications for tender pricing and project delivery.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation, identifying scope requirements, potential cost implications and commercial risks.
• Experience obtaining, analysing and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and commercially robust pricing.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to cost assessment.
• Proficiency in computerised estimating systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and justify estimates, pricing assumptions and recommendations to senior stakeholders, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering, construction or quantity surveying discipline.
• Experience using STRABAG's I2 Estimating IT package.
• Previous experience estimating HV substation, transmission and distribution or other electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of procurement strategies, value engineering and alternative construction methodologies within the power sector.

STRABAG - Work On Progress

About STRABAG UK:

For over a decade, STRABAG UK has brought the strength and success of the STRABAG Group to the UK. With over 180 years of company history and active in over 2,400 locations across more than 50 countries, the STRABAG Group is a diverse leader in construction, innovation, and financial strength.
Headquartered in Vienna, the STRABAG Group offers a wide range of construction services across the industry and the entire construction value chain.
We are committed to long-term investment in the UK through ambitious projects spanning various sectors, with a steadfast focus on supporting our people and protecting the environment.

Our newly established Power team sits within the Infrastructure Division and has been created to support the continued growth of STRABAG UK in the energy sector. Working on major power transmission, substation and National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK, our team plays a vital role in delivering resilient, low‑carbon energy networks that will support generations to come.

Guided by STRABAG's People. Planet. Progress. 2030 strategy, we are committed to developing talented people, delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation through engineering excellence.

Role Requirements:

• Prepare accurate, detailed and commercially competitive cost estimates for power infrastructure projects, including high-voltage (HV) substations and wider transmission and distribution (T&D) works across the UK.
• Take an active role within the tender team, providing estimating and commercial input into proposed construction solutions, programmes, methodologies and delivery strategies.
• Review and interpret tender documentation, technical specifications, drawings and project requirements to establish scope, identify cost drivers and assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Prepare the financial elements of tender submissions, ensuring all relevant project costs, assumptions and commercial considerations are accurately captured.
• Develop detailed cost estimates incorporating labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, specialist electrical equipment, temporary works, preliminaries, overheads and other associated project costs.
• Obtain, evaluate and incorporate current supplier and subcontractor quotations for materials, plant, equipment and specialist works, ensuring costs are competitive and aligned with tender requirements.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement, commercial, planning, project delivery and bid teams to obtain accurate cost information and support the development of robust tender submissions.
• Provide estimating input into value engineering (VE), temporary works, alternative construction solutions and other associated technical and commercial considerations.
• Identify, assess and incorporate appropriate risk allowances, commercial assumptions and contingencies within estimates, taking account of contractual obligations, programme constraints and project-specific requirements.
• Prepare and price tender submissions using STRABAG's I2 Estimating IT package and other relevant estimating systems.
• Prepare tender documentation, supporting cost breakdowns and pricing schedules, presenting estimates and supporting information at internal tender reviews as required.
• Price project preliminaries and coordinate with the planning team to ensure alignment between estimated costs, construction programmes, resources and proposed delivery methodologies.
• Support the bid team during post-tender negotiations, providing clarification and further cost analysis where required.
• Maintain and develop estimating information, including historical project costs, cost databases and benchmarking information, to support accurate and consistent pricing.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, incorporating lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve tender accuracy and competitiveness.
• Build effective working relationships across the wider business, supporting the successful delivery of tender opportunities and the continued growth of STRABAG UK's Power business unit.
• Adhere to STRABAG policies, procedures and relevant company standards.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the objectives of the Company
• Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension, professional membership and 25 days holiday
• We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let’s progress!