Senior Estimator – Power T&D (Civils & Substations)

AmcoGiffen; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead and support pre-contract activities for Civil & Building works within Power T&D across the UK. You will price upcoming projects, analyse drawings and engage cross-functional teams to deliver robust, competitive bids.

The role offers flexibility with regional offices and involves collaborating with major clients and the supply chain to drive value engineering and successful tender outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator in Power T&D or utilities infrastructure.
• Strong civils and building works background, including substation projects.
• Experience working on distribution and transmission schemes.
• Pre-contract / tendering expertise.
• Strong commercial awareness and technical understanding.
• Experience working with DNOs / National Grid clients (SSE, SPEN, NGET, NGED).
• Familiarity with estimating software (Causeway or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of civil and building estimates within Power T&D projects.
• Support pre-qualification submissions (PQQs) and tender enquiries.
• Develop detailed first-principles estimates and cost plans.
• Work collaboratively with technical, commercial and operational teams.
• Engage with the supply chain to obtain accurate and competitive pricing.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Contribute to winning tender strategies across a national portfolio.

Skills

Estimator experience

Senior Estimator

Power T&D experience

Tendering expertise

Commercial awareness

Tools

Causeway

Job description

AmcoGiffen is recruiting a Senior Estimator to lead and support pre-contract activities for Civil & Building works within Power T&D across the UK. You will price upcoming projects, analyse drawings and engage cross-functional teams to deliver robust, competitive bids.

The role offers flexibility with regional offices and involves collaborating with major clients and the supply chain to drive value engineering and successful tender outcomes.