Mercury Hampton
Estimator (Energy)
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Estimator
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid working available)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Estimator – Major Energy Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced Estimator looking to work on some of the UK's largest and most exciting energy infrastructure projects?
Our client is one of the UK's leading engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering major projects across the power, transmission, and utilities sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an Estimator to join their expanding commercial team based in Golborne.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile National Grid and energy infrastructure schemes while developing your career within a business that actively invests in professional development. Applications are also welcomed from Estimators looking to progress into a Senior Estimator position.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for major infrastructure projects from initial enquiry through to contract award.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, and specifications.
- Producing enquiry schedules and obtaining competitive supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Preparing Bills of Quantities and detailed cost estimates.
- Using estimating software such as CCS Candy, Causeway, Kubus, and Excel.
- Identifying project risks and contributing to risk workshops.
- Attending tender review, settlement, and handover meetings.
- Liaising with engineering, planning, design, and commercial teams throughout the bid process.
- Reviewing NEC contract requirements and ensuring commercial compliance.
- Assisting with value engineering and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Producing accurate and well-presented tender submissions.
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About You
We're looking for someone who has:
- Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering, utilities, or major infrastructure.
- Experience pricing projects involving power, transmission, substations, overhead lines, linear infrastructure, or large civil engineering works.
- Good working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4).
- Experience using CCS Candy, Causeway, Kubus, or similar estimating software.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- A construction-related qualification or equivalent industry experience.
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Desirable Experience
Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous:
- National Grid projects
- Electricity transmission and distribution
- Substations
- Overhead Lines (OHL)
- HV or EHV infrastructure
- Utilities
- Major civil engineering
- Energy infrastructure
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus.
- Excellent pension scheme.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
- Retail discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects with long-term career security.
If you're an experienced Estimator looking to join a business with an exceptional order book, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to work on industry-leading energy infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.
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