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Senior Estimator (Power T&D - Civils and Building)

AmcoGiffen
Warrington Full-time
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Senior Estimator – Power ¦ Transmission \& Distribution (Civils \& Building)

Locations: Warrington ¦ Barnsley ¦ Swanley

Region: Regional flexibility ¦ National Portfolio

Sector: Power \& Energy ¦ T\&D

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to support the continued growth of our Power \& Energy portfolio including Transmission \& Distribution (T\&D) business across the UK.

This is a key role within our work\-winning team, focused on civil and building projects associated with substation infrastructure (Transmission \& Distribution) and wider network expansion programmes.

You will play a pivotal role in securing major projects with key clients including SSE, SPEN, NGET, NGED, and other UK distribution network operators.

The Role

As Senior Estimator, you will lead and support pre\-contract activities, from initial enquiry through to tender submission, working alongside an experienced technical lead.

You’ll be responsible for planning, developing and pricing upcoming works, ensuring submissions are technically robust, commercially competitive and strategically aligned to support continued sector growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of civil and building estimates within Power T\&D projects

  • Support pre\-qualification submissions (PQQs) and tender enquiries

  • Develop detailed first\-principles estimates and cost plans

  • Work collaboratively with technical, commercial and operational teams

  • Engage with the supply chain to obtain accurate and competitive pricing

  • Review and interpret technical drawings and specifications

  • Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions

  • Contribute to winning tender strategies across a national portfolio
What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as an Estimator / Senior Estimator in Power T\&D or utilities infrastructure

  • Strong background in civils and building works, particularly for substation projects and associated civils infrastructure.

  • Experience working on both distribution and transmission schemes

  • Demonstrable pre\-contract / tendering expertise

  • Strong commercial awareness and technical understanding
Desirable
  • Experience working with DNOs / National Grid clients (SSE, SPEN, NGET, NGED etc.)

  • Familiarity with estimating software (e.g. Causeway or similar)

  • Experience working in a contractor environment within energy infrastructure
Why Join Us?
  • Work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects

  • Support the UK’s transition to a low\-carbon future

  • Be part of a growing and strategically important sector

  • Collaborate with experienced technical leaders and industry specialists

  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Location Flexibility

This role can be based from any of our regional offices, including:

  • Warrington

  • Swanley

  • Barnsley
Apply Now

If you are a motivated Senior Estimator with a strong background in Power \& Energy \- T\&D civils and building works, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and help deliver the infrastructure powering the UK’s future.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high\-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non\-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

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