An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a growing power engineering business supporting the delivery of major HV and 132kV electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.
This Electrical Estimator role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience preparing competitive tenders within the power sector. You'll play a key role in reviewing opportunities, building accurate cost estimates and helping secure major electrical infrastructure projects by producing commercially robust submissions.
The successful Electrical Estimator will work closely with operational teams, suppliers and clients to develop winning tender strategies while helping shape a growing estimating function within the business.
The Role
As an Electrical Estimator, you'll be responsible for:
- Preparing detailed estimates and tender submissions for HV and 132kV electrical infrastructure projects
- Reviewing tender opportunities and identifying commercially viable bids
- Producing accurate cost estimates from first principles
- Developing and maintaining estimating templates and reference libraries
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Liaising with operational, engineering and commercial teams throughout the bid process
- Identifying project risks and value engineering opportunities
- Supporting bid presentations and client clarification meetings
- Ensuring estimates remain commercially competitive while maintaining profitability
- Monitoring market trends, material pricing and supply chain performance
This Electrical Estimator position offers the opportunity to play a significant role within a growing business while influencing the success of major power infrastructure projects.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an Electrical Estimator with proven experience delivering successful bids within the power sector.
Ideally you'll have:
- Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator, Senior Estimator or Bid Engineer
- Experience estimating HV or 132kV electrical infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of tendering and commercial bid preparation
- Experience producing estimates from first principles
- Knowledge of electrical substations, power networks or utility infrastructure
- Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience gained within any of the following would be highly advantageous:
- ICPs (Independent Connection Providers)
- DNOs (Distribution Network Operators)
- OEMs
- Transformer manufacturers
- High Voltage electrical contractors
- Utility infrastructure projects
Why Apply?
- Salary of £50,000–£110,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity to help build and shape a growing estimating function
- Work on major HV and 132kV electrical infrastructure projects
- High level of autonomy and technical responsibility
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Immediate interviews available.
If you're an Electrical Estimator with experience delivering HV or 132kV tenders and are looking to take ownership of major power infrastructure bids within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com
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