Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cambridge Cambridgeshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Power Estimator
If you have a strong estimating background within the power sector and hands-on experience delivering estimates for 11kV–132kV infrastructure, Solar PV, and BESS projects, we’d like to hear from you.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Power Estimator to join our growing team in Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong background in electrical infrastructure projects to play a key role in delivering accurate and competitive cost estimates across a diverse portfolio of power and renewable energy schemes.
Power Estimator Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for power infrastructure projects.
* Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documentation to develop accurate pricing models.
* Liaise with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
* Assess project risks and opportunities and incorporate these into tender submissions.
* Support bid strategy development and contribute to successful tender outcomes.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market rates, industry trends, and procurement practices.
* Assist with handovers to operational teams following contract award.
Power Estimator Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as an Estimator within the power sector.
* Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure projects covering 11kV to 132kV networks and routes.
* Experience pricing and estimating for:
* High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) power projects
* Substations and electrical infrastructure works
* Renewable energy developments, including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation.
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software packages.
Power Estimator Desirable Requirements
* Experience working for utilities, ICPs, EPC contractors, or specialist power engineering organisations.
* Knowledge of DNO and National Grid standards and requirements.
* Relevant engineering, quantity surveying, or construction-related qualification.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on major power and renewable energy projects.
* Career progression within a growing and dynamic organisation.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Apply Now
If you have a strong estimating background within the power sector and hands-on experience delivering estimates for 11kV–132kV infrastructure, Solar PV, and BESS projects, we’d like to hear from you