Estimator

Our client is a leading UK utility Provider delivering end-to-end utility solutions. Our teams operate-across Power, Gas, Water, Telecoms, District Heating and Renewables, where we provide survey, design,-construction, and maintenance services nationwide.

With a commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, our client-supports clients in building and maintaining-resilient, future-ready infrastructure networks across the UK. , Our client-continues to-grow as a trusted partner in the utilities sector.-

Their vision is to be the leading utility and infrastructure services provider, Known for innovative and sustainable-solutions to current and future challenges, and our mission: To enable essential utility networks and-infrastructure to achieve exceptional levels of resilience and long-term value.

Purpose of the Role:

The successful Estimator will be responsible for supporting the estimating function across high-value, complex opportunities that are critical to the companys growth trajectory. Operating within a business with turnover up to -500m+ per annum, this role will ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and commercially robust, supporting the successful delivery of bids, acquisitions, and major strategic projects.

Key Skills:

• Interpret the requirements of clients by undertaking detailed assessment of all project documents
• Produce estimate from first principles to include all labour, materials, sub-contractors and prelim items
• Cost modelling and cash flow forecasts
• Ability to work alone to tight deadlines as required
• Production of fully priced risk registers
• Good commercial knowledge and ability to interpret contract risks
• Interpretation of contract documents and identification of commercial risks
• Develop financial models and cost breakdowns to support business cases
• Presentation of estimate proposals to Senior Management and Directors in accordance with internal
• governance procedures
• Issue enquiries and benchmark prices taking consideration of stated exclusions

Bid & Project Support

• Work with commercial and planning teams to ensure estimates support high-quality bid submissions
• Liaise with Operations to ensure estimates reflect all delivery requirements and capture all of the costs required to deliver the works
• Contribute to pricing strategies for complex frameworks, joint ventures, and strategic projects.
• Provide estimating input during negotiations with clients, partners, and investors.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure all estimates are compliant with company standards, client requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain governance, audit trails, and benchmarking information to validate estimating accuracy.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage with divisional leaders, commercial teams, and technical experts to validate assumptions and ensure deliverability.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to secure accurate pricing and market intelligence.

Experience

• Extensive estimating experience within utilities, infrastructure, or construction, ideally across multiple sectors (power, water, gas, renewables, telecoms).
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging at Executive and Board levels.

In return they offer excellent slary and benefits packages