Estimator Flexible / UK-based (Head Office near Blackburn, Lancashire) Up to £60,000 + Benefits Full-time Permanent 40 hours per week Flexible working between 7am - 5pm, Monday to FridayEstimator - Power & Utilities I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing and ambitious organisation operating across the power and utilities sector.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering a wide range of electrical infrastructure and civil engineering projects across distribution, transmission and generation.If you've got experience pricing substations, HV/LV works, underground cabling, compounds or associated civils, and you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact - this could be a very strong move.The Opportunity This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates and tender submissions for a range of technically complex projects.Typical projects include:SubstationsCompoundsOverhead line worksUnderground cablingPower infrastructure projects up to 132kVYou'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound.This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing technical detail, commercial awareness and bid strategy.What You'll Be DoingEstimating & Cost PlanningProducing accurate cost estimates for civil and electrical worksReviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project scopeCompleting quantity take-offs and preparing BOQsDeveloping cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and budgetsAssessing labour, plant, material and subcontractor requirementsTendering & Bid SupportPreparing commercial and technical tender submissionsProducing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualificationsSupporting pricing strategy and bid competitivenessAttending or contributing to site visits and pre-bid meetingsResponding to client clarifications and scope changesSupplier & Commercial CoordinationObtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotationsBuilding relationships to secure competitive and reliable pricingSupporting benchmarking and maintaining cost dataWorking closely with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover post-awardRisk, Compliance & Delivery SupportIdentifying technical, commercial and programme risksSupporting risk assessments and bid documentationEnsuring submissions align with industry and utility standardsUpdating estimates in line with design or scope changesWhat My Client Is Looking ForEssentialMinimum 4 years' estimating experience within power, utilities, civil engineering or electrical infrastructureExperience pricing projects such as:SubstationsTransmission / distribution worksPower generation or associated infrastructureStrong understanding of tendering and bid submission processesAbility to interpret:Engineering drawingsTechnical specificationsScope documentsCommercial requirementsStrong experience with:Quantity take-offsBOQ preparationCost analysisStrong Excel and estimating software skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder coordination skillsFull UK Driving LicenceDesirableDegree or diploma in:Electrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringConstruction Managementor similarExperience in renewables, EPC, or utility-connected projectsFamiliarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP / cost platformsKnowledge of current market rates across labour, materials, equipment and subcontract packagesExperience working on projects up to 132kVWhy This Role Stands Out This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business in a period of strong growth, with a healthy pipeline of high-value infrastructure projects supporting the UK's evolving energy network.You'll be joining a collaborative and commercially driven environment where your work will have a direct impact on project wins and business growth.If you're looking for a role where you can bring both your technical expertise and commercial thinking, this is well worth a conversation.Interested? If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next move within the power and utilities sector, I'd be keen to speak with you.To Apply Please send your up-to-date CV to or call for more information on this fantastic opportunity.