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Senior estimator

Preston (Lancashire)
Samuel Knight Energy & Infrastructure
Estimator
Posted: 8h ago
Offer description

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced EHV Estimator to join our growing Commercial team.

This is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys challenging the status quo, and is passionate about helping shape the future of power and infrastructure delivery.


Key Responsibilities

* Prepare tenders for projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV.
* Provide quotations for new connection works and turnkey projects, working with in-house teams and supply chain partners.
* Manage key client accounts, including top-level reviews and client meetings.
* Engage with manufacturers and suppliers to develop strategic partnerships and turnkey solutions.
* Follow up on quotations and share market feedback with the tendering and sales team.
* Attend site surveys, route walks, and tender interviews as required.
* Review client requirements, prepare quotations, and liaise with internal departments before final submission.
* Evaluate supplier and subcontractor returns for compliance with tender documentation.
* Undertake take-offs from drawings and schedules and enter data into estimating software.
* Draft tender clarifications and exclusions.
* Support process development for the Estimating & Major Projects team.
* Maintain data integrity across business systems (SimPro and others).


Requirements & Experience

Essential:

* Qualification in engineering or equivalent experience.
* Strong knowledge of the electrical distribution sector (132kV- 400kv).
* Proven experience successfully tendering large-scale renewable and infrastructure projects.
* Experience managing complex, confidential commercial information.
* Full UK driving licence (maximum of 3 points).
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* High attention to detail and ability to produce quality proposals with minimal supervision.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and SharePoint across multiple platforms.

Desirable:

* Experience with SimPro or similar estimating tools.
* Experience developing partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors.
* Desire to mentor and train new team members as the business grows.


Benefits

* Salary up to £100k
* Competitive salary and life assurance.
* Enhanced pension contributions – we’ll match up to 5%.
* 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
* Private medical insurance, extendable to family members.

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