Senior Project Estimator

Linxon; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Estimator for their Sales and Tendering Team. The role requires keen analytical skills and a solid background in estimating for EPC projects. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing accurate cost models for projects. If you have over 7 years of experience in this field and are proficient in relevant software, this could be your chance to join a dynamic team in a pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project estimation within infrastructure or power transmission sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely cost estimates for complex EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for EPC tenders.
• Maintain cost database and estimation tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams.
• Analyse tender documents to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of UK construction market rates

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management

RICS certification or equivalent

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Project Estimator – Business Sales and Tendering Team

Location: London or Birmingham, UK

Department: Sales and Tendering

Reports to: Senior Tendering Manager

Role Summary

Linxon UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Estimator to join its Sales and Tendering Team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of cost estimates for EPC substation projects across the UK. The successful candidate will work closely with tendering managers, quantity surveyors, and engineering teams to develop robust cost models and support strategic bidding efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for EPC tenders, including civil, electrical, and MEP scopes.
• Maintain Linxon’s cost database and estimation tools to ensure consistency and transparency across bids.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions.
• Analyse tender documents and project requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
• Support the preparation of Basis of Estimate documentation for internal and client reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Linxon’s internal processes and client expectations, including open-book audits and cost reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation preferred. Minimum 7 years of experience in project estimation within infrastructure or power transmission sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely cost estimates for complex EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of UK construction market rates, procurement practices, and subcontractor engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working within framework agreements and cost reimbursable models.
• Familiarity with HV substation projects and delivery models.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge and Atkins Realis’s project management expertise to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world‑class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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