Senior Estimator – Energy T&D | Flexible Hours

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme

Discounts - cycle to work and gym

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead major electricity transmission and distribution estimates across Scotland. You will own complex submissions, influence pricing strategies, and collaborate with engineering, planning and commercial teams to secure critical infrastructure projects that support the UK's energy future.

You will mentor estimating colleagues, drive improvements in estimating standards and data, and manage multiple bids while ensuring governance and

Qualifications

• Experience leading estimates for electricity transmission and distribution projects or energy infrastructure.
• Experience delivering complex estimates from scope review through tender settlement and handover.
• Strong first principles estimating capability and resource-based cost models.
• Ability to develop and implement effective tender pricing strategies.
• Experience coordinating inputs within challenging programme timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, competitive estimates and framework submissions.
• Develop and communicate tender pricing strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Review tender documentation and drawings to establish scope and pricing.
• Prepare first principles estimates, cost plans and benchmarking exercises.
• Coordinate inputs from engineering, planning, procurement, commercial and delivery teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to estimators and team members.
• Lead multiple bids and submissions while maintaining quality and programme requirements.

Skills

First principles estimating

Tender strategies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Conquest

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead major electricity transmission and distribution estimates across Scotland. You will own complex submissions, influence pricing strategies, and collaborate with engineering, planning and commercial teams to secure critical infrastructure projects that support the UK's energy future.

You will mentor estimating colleagues, drive improvements in estimating standards and data, and manage multiple bids while ensuring governance and