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Job Title: Estimator - Energy/Power Sector
Location: Hybrid (East Midlands or Scotland - travel to the office twice a month)
Salary: up to 75,000 + package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator with civil engineering or infrastructure experience to join the growing power team of one of the UK's leading main contractors. The successful Estimator will quickly become an integral part of my clients pre construction and work winning teams and undertake a pivotal role in delivering accurate and competitive estimates on a range of projects for clients including National Grid, Scottish Power and SSE.
This role offers hybrid working with a requirement to attend their offices in the East Midlands or Scottish Central belt twice a month. Any travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed.
As an Estimator, some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects including the construction and refurbishment of substations and high voltage overhead power lines
- Analyzing project requirements, specifications, and drawings to identify scope and risks.
- Collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain accurate pricing.
- Monitoring market trends and innovations to ensure competitive bids.
- Supporting the bid team in client presentations and negotiations.
The successful Estimator will need to have:
- Proven experience as an Estimator within the energy, power, rail, infrastructure or civils sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering principles and methods
- Proficiency in estimating software (ideally CostX)
- Excellent attention to detail and first class communication skills
- A team player with a proactive and collaborative approach
In return, the Estimator can expect a rewarding career that includes exposure to exciting projects often with contract sums of more than 30m, a structured career path with no glass ceilings limiting your development, the support of an experienced team and a generous salary & package that includes:
- Starting salary of 65,000 to 75,000
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to purchase 10 additional days
- Contributory Pension
- Private healthcare
- Discretionary bonus
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading main contractor at the forefront of this energy and power sectors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group for more information.
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