Strategic Estimator - Industrial, Commercial & EVC

Connect It Utility Services Limited

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Job summary

Connect It Utility Services Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial, Industrial & EVC Estimator to join our Estimating team. You will develop accurate tender submissions to secure new business and support sustainable growth across the UK.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings and specifications, building detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, civils, and subcontract services, and coordinating inputs from technical, commercial and procurement teams to deliver competitive

Qualifications

Proven estimating experience within utilities, electrical infrastructure, industrial, commercial, construction or Electric Vehicle Charging projects.
Strong experience preparing detailed cost build-ups, tenders, qualifications and commercially robust submissions.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, technical information, scope documents and customer requirements.
Working knowledge of civils, utility infrastructure and LV/HV electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Manage Commercial, Industrial and EVC enquiries from qualification through to submission, negotiation and post-tender follow-up.
Assess customer requirements, bid suitability, commercial viability and strategic fit of opportunities.
Review drawings, specifications, schedules, utility requirements and contract documentation to establish project scope.
Produce detailed cost estimates covering labour, materials, plant, civils, utility infrastructure, specialist equipment and subcontract services.
Obtain, evaluate and incorporate supplier and subcontractor quotations into tender submissions.
Coordinate technical, commercial, operational and procurement inputs to develop comprehensive tender solutions.
Prepare tender submissions including assumptions, qualifications, exclusions and clarifications.
Identify scope gaps, risks, opportunities, programme constraints and value engineering solutions.
Review commercial and contractual requirements, highlighting liabilities and non-standard obligations.
Support customer engagement, clarification meetings and commercial negotiations.
Maintain accurate tender, pipeline and reporting information within Salesforce and estimating systems.
Complete structured handovers for awarded projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.