Estimator
Permanent/Full time
Airdrie/Ipswich/Coventry/hybrid
CLOSING DATE – 27th May 2025
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making adifference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable powerand create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage,we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbonremovals.
You’ll be joining our teams ofpractical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zerocarbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise theplanet for generations to come.
About the role:
As part of the EV Commercial Team, theEstimator will;
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and pricing options for high profile client EV installation and through life support services a complex supply chain including a wide range of hardware and software suppliers plus of energy connection, electrical and civil subcontractors
- Analyse drawings, specifications, and tender documents to create suitably tailored and commercial costing and pricing activity and solutions
- Engage with multidisciplinary internal and external teams, ensuring that cost and price elements of customer proposals and variations to projects and services are cost-effective, competitive, margin delivery focused, meet high-quality standards and client expectations
- Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving strategies and the ultimately successful delivery of the EV Business Plan and Commercial KPIs.
- Source and manage supplier and subcontractor pricing together with Procurement and Commercial colleagues
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’llideally have…
- Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline (eg Quantity Surveying)
- Proven experience as an Estimator with experience gained in the M&E, Construction, EV, Installations, Energy or equivalent sectors
- Strong knowledge of construction and electrical systems, regulations, and standards
- Skilled in using and developing estimating software and tools, and supporting continuous improvement and engagement with related systems and functions to create efficiencies and transparency of cost and price data
- Excellent analytical, organisational and written and verbal communication skills
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future,we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive andsupport
your lifestyle. If successful in thisrole you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangibleimpact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individualpurpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team thatshares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shapeyour career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fosteringan environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of theirrole. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent thecommunities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax tocontribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find outmore about our approach here.
Talk to us about flexibleworking!
How to apply:
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We understand that you may have someadditional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chatto discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
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