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Estimator
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sheerness, Kent
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Estimator – Sheerness, Kent - £40k - £45k + excellent benefits
Our client based in Sheeness, Kent provides Power Lines Solutions ranging from Overhead and Underground Powerlines to Public/ Highway Lighting. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are now looking to recruit an Estimator.
The Estimator will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of overhead and underground power line projects by preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates.
Duties and responsibilities
* Review drawings, specifications, scope documents, and other bid materials related to overhead and underground power line projects.
* Prepare detailed cost estimates for new construction, maintenance, and upgrade projects including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontracted services from a schedule of rates.
* Engage with internal engineering and operations teams to ensure estimates align with project methodologies and delivery capabilities.
* Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotes to ensure accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
* Occasionally prepare bid proposals, budget estimates, and value-engineering options as required.
* Contribute to project planning and resource forecasting based on estimated scopes.
* Maintain and continuously improve a database of unit costs and historical project data to improve future estimating accuracy.
Skills Required:
* Strong understanding of industry-specific cost structures and construction methodologies.
* Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient in Excel-based systems, Microsoft Office Suite and Xero.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills for coordination with internal teams, suppliers, and clients.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
* Understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety standards, and NRSWA guidelines (desirable but not essential).
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field (preferred but not essential).
* Minimum 2 years of experience in estimating roles, ideally within the power distribution, utilities, or electrical infrastructure sectors.
* Familiarity with power line construction, both overhead and underground, including relevant equipment, materials, and techniques (preferred but not essential).
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