HV Estimator – Substations & Data Centres

Access Talent Group; Lisboa, Porto; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

International projects

Career progression

Resumo da oferta

Access Talent Group is seeking an experienced HV Estimator to join its engineering team on major HV/MV substations and data centre projects across Europe. You will develop accurate cost estimates, review drawings, prepare tenders, and support commercial decisions from bid to delivery.

The role offers Lisbon or Porto base with international exposure and opportunities to influence project strategy. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years in estimating,

Qualificações

• Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' estimating or cost management experience in electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with HV/MV substations and related electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and BOQs and price accordingly.
• Experience on EPC/EPCM projects is advantageous; data centre familiarity is desirable.
• Knowledge of Scandinavian/European projects is helpful; Portuguese is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for HV/MV substation projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop material and equipment quantities and associated costs.
• Estimate HV equipment including transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, protection and control systems, cabling and auxiliary systems.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Work closely with engineering and procurement teams to validate technical and commercial assumptions.
• Identify project risks, exclusions and potential cost impacts.
• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns and commercial documentation.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation during the tender stage.
• Assist with tender clarifications and client queries.
• Maintain estimating databases, benchmarks and historical project cost information.
• Support the handover of successful projects from estimating into project delivery.

Conhecimentos

Estimating & cost management

Excel & cost-analysis

Tender preparation

HV/MV substations knowledge

Data centre / international projects

Formação académica

Electrical Engineering or related degree

Ferramentas

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location: Lisbon / Porto, Portugal
Sector: Data Centres / HV Substations / Electrical Infrastructure
Projects: Scandinavia / Europe

We are recruiting for an experienced HV Estimator to join a growing engineering and project delivery team working on major HV/MV substation and data centre projects across Scandinavia and Europe.

The Estimator will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for HV electrical infrastructure projects, working closely with engineering, procurement and project teams to understand project requirements, develop quantities and costs, and support the preparation of commercial tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for HV/MV substation projects.
• Review project drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop material and equipment quantities and associated costs.
• Estimate HV equipment including transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, protection and control systems, cabling and auxiliary systems.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Work closely with engineering and procurement teams to validate technical and commercial assumptions.
• Identify project risks, exclusions and potential cost impacts.
• Prepare tender submissions, cost breakdowns and commercial documentation.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation during the tender stage.
• Assist with tender clarifications and client queries.
• Maintain estimating databases, benchmarks and historical project cost information.
• Support the handover of successful projects from estimating into project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in estimating or cost management within electrical infrastructure.
• Strong experience with HV/MV substations, electrical infrastructure or similar complex projects.
• Understanding of HV equipment, including transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, protection and control and cabling.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and BOQs.
• Strong understanding of supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Experience preparing tenders and detailed cost estimates.
• Strong Excel and cost-analysis skills.
• Experience working on EPC/EPCM projects is advantageous.
• Data centre experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with Scandinavian or European projects is advantageous.
• Portuguese is advantageous.
• EU citizenship is preferred due to international project requirements.

What the Role Offers

• Work on major HV substation and data centre projects across Europe.
• Join a growing technical team with a strong long‑term project pipeline.
• Exposure to complex HV infrastructure and major international clients.
• Opportunity to influence project strategy and commercial decisions from the earliest stages.
• Lisbon or Porto‑based role with involvement in international projects.
• Strong career progression as the business continues to expand across Europe.

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