Senior Estimator

Doocey Group; Tipton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering contractor in Tipton is seeking a Senior Estimator to analyze tender documents and produce detailed cost estimates for utility projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, be an effective communicator, and possess extensive knowledge in estimating for utility projects, particularly in electrical installations. The position offers competitive salaries and values a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with engineers, project managers, suppliers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project scope, risk, and pricing strategies.
• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates.
• Manage multiple estimates and tenders simultaneously.
• Drive the tendering process and prepare submission documents.
• Liaise with the business development function in all work-winning activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Qualified by experience in utilities infrastructure

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Title

Senior Estimator

Salary

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.

Location

Frequent attendance at our site in Tipton, West Midlands will be required.

Our Company

Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience built on strong, Black Country values. We\'ve experienced significant growth over the past 10 years which we\'ve achieved through consistently delivering high quality work on behalf of our clients, including National Grid and South Staffordshire Water. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationship with our clients and subcontractors and despite operating in a very fast-paced and often challenging industry, we will soon register a turnover of £100m, a significant milestone for the organisation. If you\'re looking to join a business that values hard work, loyalty and ambition, you\'ll feel right at home here.

The Role

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for analysing tender documents, assessing project requirements, and producing detailed cost estimates for a range of utility works including electrical installations (LV/HV), cabling, substation works, and associated civil engineering components. You will work closely with our pre-construction, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure each proposal is both technically viable and commercially competitive. Your insights will directly inform bid strategy and contribute to the long-term success of the business.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project scope, risk and pricing strategy for all work types, ensuring all information is correct, accurate
• Produce accurate and comprehensive estimates and submission documents for all works, within a timely and efficient manner.
• Produce estimates from first principles using software and company master libraries, ensuring estimates are accurate and comprehensive
• Manage multiple estimates and tenders simultaneously, ensuring all work is completed as requested and within specified timeframes.
• Manage the bid process, driving the tendering process, ringing the team and required resource together to achieve the required outputs
• Working with existing designs, estimate and prepare complete proposals to Doocey and customer expectations
• Produce draft design sketches using PDF Xchange Editor for design and build projects where no design is available.
• Create accurate and comprehensive quantity take-offs
• Prepare sign off and commercial documents for peer review and approval with the Head of Estimating and Directors.
• Prepare comprehensive governance slide pack to present tender proposals, proposed methodologies and submission documents to the directors for review and final approval
• Liaise and support the business development function in all work-winning activities, to ensure all estimating is completed thoroughly and accurately, within required time frames.

The Person

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in reviewing scope, risk and value engineering opportunities
• Effective communicator with the ability to liaise with engineers, project managers, suppliers and clients during pre-construction phases

Technical Skills & Experience

• Estimating for utility projects with a strong emphasis on electrical installations (LV/HV)
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure including power distribution, substation works, cabling and associated civils
• Experience working with DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs on commercial, industrial or infrastructure projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Qualifications & Training

• Qualified by experience working in a similar role within the utilities infrastructure sector

Additional Information

Doocey Group value a diverse workforce and welcome applications form all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Please note that we operate with a preferred supplier list and will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies with whom we do not have an existing agreement.

By submitting your application, you consent to Doocey Group retaining your CV, application details, and personal information for the purpose of considering you for current and future employment opportunities. Your information will be stored securely and will only be shared internally as necessary