Senior Electrical Estimator (Highways)
Watford (Hybrid-working)
c£60,000 per year (+ Package)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to take ownership of tendering activity across highways electrical projects including street lighting, traffic signals, CMS/VMS, feeder pillars and associated infrastructure works.
This is a commercially focused role responsible for delivering accurate, competitive, and strategically aligned submissions within live infrastructure and framework environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for highways electrical projects (£50k-£5m+)
* Review drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities
* Price works from first principles, including Design & Build schemes
* Build labour, plant, material, and subcontract cost models
* Lead supplier/subcontractor enquiries and quotation negotiations
* Manage tenders from enquiry through to submission and adjudication
* Conduct risk assessments and margin reviews
* Identify value engineering opportunities
* Provide structured handovers to delivery teams
* Maintain estimating data, benchmarking, and market intelligence
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience estimating highways electrical or street lighting projects
* Strong knowledge of highway infrastructure standards and BS7671
* Experience within term maintenance or infrastructure frameworks
* Commercially astute with strong risk and margin awareness
* Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Trimble, Amtech)
* Able to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines
Applications
Please contact James here at ISR to understand more about how our client are growing their teams across a number of key areas and how you can become a part of their expanding business as they look to develop their capabilities further in the Transport Technology sector.
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