Senior Estimator

Location: North West England (Liverpool, Hybrid Role)
Employment Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Senior Estimator with a background in Civil and Electrical Infrastructure?
Senior Estimator required to support pricing and tendering for EV infrastructure and civils projects across the UK.
This role will suit someone with a strong estimating background, commercial awareness, and the ability to build rates from first principles. You’ll be part of a growing EV delivery team responsible for major projects across transmission, distribution and renewable energy sectors.
If you’re an experienced Estimator who thrives on precision, problem-solving and contributing to the UK’s Net Zero future, this is the opportunity for you.
Senior Estimator Remuneration
● £60,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
● 25 days holiday + bank holidays
● Matched/contributory pension scheme
● Private health care & cash plan (family cover included)
● Company car or car allowance (EV/hybrid options available)
● Online GP service (24/7)
● Employee assistance programme
● Life assurance
● Cycle to work, salary finance & give-as-you-earn schemes
● Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
● Reward & recognition scheme
● Discounts through employee portal
● Discretionary bonus scheme
Senior Estimator Responsibilities
● Review and assess bid opportunities, supporting bid/no-bid recommendations
● Evaluate project risks and identify potential issues early
● Prepare detailed tender submissions and post-tender presentations
● Check accuracy and completeness of client tender documents
● Determine civils Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and build up rates from first principles
● Produce compliant, accurate cost estimates within defined deadlines
● Liaise with design, engineering and commercial teams to support bid development
● Drive improvements in estimating systems, processes and accuracy
Senior Estimator Requirements
● Proven estimating experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects
● Strong understanding of how electrical infrastructure is constructed and maintained
● Experience delivering capital projects within utilities or energy sectors
● Working knowledge of NEC, ICE and JCT contract forms
● Awareness of National Grid and DNO standards (advantageous)
● Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
● High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
● Commercially astute with a proactive approach to risk and cost control
● Understanding of project planning and sequencing within construction environments
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook