Senior Estimator in Multi Utilities

Humres; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities solutions provider in the UK seeks a Senior/Managing Estimator to oversee pricing for complex utility projects. You will leverage your commercial acumen to evaluate risks, lead tender preparation, and negotiate effectively. This role offers a salary up to £100,000 plus benefits, including a company car and hybrid flexibility based in Kent.

Benefits

Company car

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in utilities estimating (power, water, gas, telecoms, or multi-utilities).
• Proven ability to interpret and work with principal contracts.
• Experience in a Senior Estimator or Managing Estimator role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for multi-utility projects.
• Interpret principal contracts, ensuring commercial risks are identified.
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers to deliver commercially viable outcomes.

Skills

Utilities estimating

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Job description

Overview

Senior/Managing Estimator Multi Utilities – Location: Kent (Office-based with Hybrid Flexibility)

Salary: £80,000 £100,000 + Company Car + Benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leader in delivering multi-utility solutions across the UK, supporting clients in power, water, gas, and telecoms. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior/Managing Estimator to play a pivotal role in pricing and securing complex utility projects.

This isn t a numbers-only role. We are looking for someone who can bring real commercial acumen, particularly around principal contracts a professional who can evaluate risk, challenge assumptions, and provide insight that drives profitability and protects the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders for multi-utility projects.
• Interpret principal contracts, ensuring commercial risks are identified, mitigated, and clearly communicated.
• Work closely with operational, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure estimates are robust and realistic.
• Negotiate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver commercially viable outcomes.
• Contribute to business strategy by identifying opportunities for improvement in pricing, processes, and delivery.

What We re Looking For

• Strong background in utilities estimating (power, water, gas, telecoms, or multi-utilities).
• Proven ability to interpret and work with principal contracts not just numbers.
• Experience in a Senior Estimator or Managing Estimator role, ideally within a contractor or utility provider.
• Commercially sharp, able to balance risk, margin, and client needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What s on Offer

• Salary: £80,000 £100,000+ depending on experience.
• Company car.
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Office-based in Kent with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.

If you re a commercially minded estimator with utilities expertise and want to take on a leadership role where your insights truly matter, we d love to hear from you.