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Date Added: Tue 24/06/2025

Senior Estimator

Manchester, M1, UK
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Company: OPTIMA SITE SOLUTIONS LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £75000/annum

Senior Estimator - EV Infrastructure (Civils) | Hybrid | £60,000 - £75,000 + Car + Bonus

Our client, a fast-growing infrastructure contractor that's playing a major role in the delivery of EV charging networks across the UK is recruiting for a Senior Estimator. As they expand their EV division, they're looking to appoint an experienced Estimator with a strong civils background to support major capital project tenders in this high-growth sector. This role offers hybrid working, with travel to project offices as required. This position is in the North West of England.

The Role:

As Estimator, you'll be responsible for supporting the tendering and pre-construction phase of key EV projects. Working closely with technical, commercial and operational colleagues, your role will focus on accurate pricing of civils packages, evaluating risk, and producing high-quality tender submissions. We are looking for someone who can assist in the preparation of tender submission and deliver post tender presentations to the client.

Key responsibilities include:

* Assessing new bid opportunities and supporting bid/no-bid reviews

* Preparing technical and commercial tender responses from specifications and drawings

* Determining Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and building up rates from first principles

* Checking accuracy and completeness of client tender documents

* Supporting post-tender presentations and client discussions

* Identifying project risks and providing recommendations for mitigation

* Ensuring alignment with DNO/National Grid standards

* Assisting with continuous improvement and team development across the estimating function

Requirements to be met:

* Strong civils estimating background with capital project experience (essential)

* Understanding of electrical infrastructure (EV, DNO, substation or related fields)

* Good commercial awareness and experience building detailed cost estimates

* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and tender packages

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

* Strong commercial acumen - knowledge of forms of contract (NEC, ICE & JCT)

* Experience working to tight deadlines and managing multiple bids simultaneously

* Knowledge of how electrical infrastructure is constructed, operated and maintained with good understanding of National grid and DNO Standards

What's On Offer:

* £60,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

* Company car + fuel card (EV/Hybrid options available)

* Discretionary bonus scheme

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Private healthcare + health cash plan (for you & your family)

* Matched or contributory pension scheme

* Life assurance cover

* Online GP service (24/7)

* Retail & lifestyle discounts via My Rewards portal

* Cycle to Work, salary finance & Give as You Earn schemes

* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave

* Recommend-a-friend referral bonus scheme
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