Role Overview We are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join a growing M&E contractor on a permanent basis. Working across a range of public sector projects, including healthcare, education, and other government-funded developments, you will play a key role in the successful tendering and securing of mechanical packages of work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business where your contribution will have a genuine impact, with clear opportunities for career progression as the company continues to grow. Roles and Responsibilities Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for mechanical building services projects Pricing HVAC, ventilation, pipework, and associated mechanical installations Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Producing detailed material take-offs and labour calculations Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions Supporting project teams during tender handover and project commencement Building strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders Skills and Qualifications Required Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator or in a similar commercial role within building services Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services installations Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately Experience working on healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector projects would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills Ambitious and motivated individual looking to develop their career within a growing business If you would like more information about this permanent opportunity, please apply or send your CV, and we will be in touch with further details.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Role Overview We are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join a growing M&E contractor on a permanent basis. Working across a range of public sector projects, including healthcare, education, and other government-funded developments, you will play a key role in the successful tendering and securing of mechanical packages of work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business where your contribution will have a genuine impact, with clear opportunities for career progression as the company continues to grow. Roles and Responsibilities Preparing accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for mechanical building services projects Pricing HVAC, ventilation, pipework, and associated mechanical installations Reviewing drawings, specifications, and tender documentation Producing detailed material take-offs and labour calculations Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations Identifying commercial risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions Supporting project teams during tender handover and project commencement Building strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders Skills and Qualifications Required Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator or in a similar commercial role within building services Strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical building services installations Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately Experience working on healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector projects would be advantageous Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Excellent communication and organisational skills Ambitious and motivated individual looking to develop their career within a growing business If you would like more information about this permanent opportunity, please apply or send your CV, and we will be in touch with further details.
Estimator - Commercial HVAC, M&E & Heat Pumps Leeds Contract (Outside IR35) OR Permanent - Hybrid Our client, a well-established Building Services contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the delivery of commercial and industrial HVAC, Heat Pumps, M&E, and low-carbon heating projects. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project teams Support project handovers and pre-construction activities Requirements Proven estimating experience within Commercial HVAC and M&E projects Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps and low-carbon heating systems Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Strong commercial awareness and tendering experience Proficient in Excel and estimating software Desirable HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts Building Services or HVAC contracting background CSCS Card What's On Offer? Permanent or Outside IR35 contract options Involvement in innovative renewable and low-carbon projects Strong pipeline of commercial and industrial work Excellent long-term career prospects Interested? Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Jul 26, 2026
Contractor
Estimator - Commercial HVAC, M&E & Heat Pumps Leeds Contract (Outside IR35) OR Permanent - Hybrid Our client, a well-established Building Services contractor, is seeking an experienced Estimator to support the delivery of commercial and industrial HVAC, Heat Pumps, M&E, and low-carbon heating projects. Key Responsibilities Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents Price labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor packages Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations Identify value engineering opportunities and commercial risks Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and project teams Support project handovers and pre-construction activities Requirements Proven estimating experience within Commercial HVAC and M&E projects Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps and low-carbon heating systems Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings Strong commercial awareness and tendering experience Proficient in Excel and estimating software Desirable HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts Building Services or HVAC contracting background CSCS Card What's On Offer? Permanent or Outside IR35 contract options Involvement in innovative renewable and low-carbon projects Strong pipeline of commercial and industrial work Excellent long-term career prospects Interested? Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Estimator / Bid Manager UK-Wide (Travel Required) Permanent Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom is currently recruiting an Estimator / Bid Manager responsible for LV to 132kV substation construction and asset replacement projects for our DNO and/or Private Network Owner Customers. Whilst home location is not a major factor for this role, applicants should be aware this is a country wide role. Willingness to travel as required to customer sites is an essential part of the role. The successful applicant will be required to fully review tender enquiry packs and determine the scope and requirements for tender returns. They will be required to attend site visits to properly assess requirements of the enquiry or delegate this responsibility to others with clearly communicated objectives and expectation. From the information gained from the site visit, the successful applicant will then be expected to produce a detailed, fully costed proposal based on direct labour costs and from quotes sourced from our supply chain partners. When producing costed proposals due account needs to be taken of the sequence in which activities the project will be undertaken, activity durations, resource levels required and the overall methodology of delivering the project to an overall programme of works. Once completed, the costed proposal will be submitted to Senior Management for review, determination of risk and profit, leading to approval to submit to the customer. For successful tenders, the applicant will then compile and pass over a fully detailed handover pack to the Freedom Operations team and implement our process tools to adjust the opportunity pipeline of the Freedom Networks business. Responsibilities: You will: Review tender enquiry pack, resolve scope queries, then ensure that the preparation, review and submittal of customer proposals are estimated accurately and consistently incorporating compliance to customer specifications/documents, validation of our technical solution and value engineering. Be able to negotiate post tender with our customers to capture any late scope changes and to prepare and submit best and final offers. Establish excellence in our tendering preparation and submittal, ensuring we achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction (internal & external) resulting in business growth in our targeted areas. Have management of the overall tendering process from receipt of enquiry to submittal, then post tender negotiations. Co-ordination of all internal and external cost elements to ensure all risks are identified and mitigation plans established in line with company policies and procedures. Ensure a high degree of collaboration and teamwork is established with customer representatives, and with all Freedom business units and stakeholders to maximise opportunity levels for all aspects of our UK business. Requirements You will have: Higher qualification within an Engineering discipline - ideally in HV Power Engineering. Practical experience in the application of CDM 15 regulations and the ability to produce draft Construction Phase Plans. Minimum 5 years HV engineering experience within a Projects environment focussed on HV and EHV Substation works. Minimum 2 years' experience in a commercial estimating, bidding and customer facing environment. A practical working knowledge of high voltage electrical substations and the equipment found within would be beneficial. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Estimator Flexible / UK-based (Head Office near Blackburn, Lancashire) Up to £60,000 + Benefits Full-time Permanent 40 hours per week Flexible working between 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday Estimator - Power & Utilities I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing and ambitious organisation operating across the power and utilities sector .This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering a wide range of electrical infrastructure and civil engineering projects across distribution, transmission and generation .If you've got experience pricing substations, HV/LV works, underground cabling, compounds or associated civils , and you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact - this could be a very strong move. The Opportunity This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates and tender submissions for a range of technically complex projects.Typical projects include: Substations Compounds Overhead line works Underground cabling Power infrastructure projects up to 132kV You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound .This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing technical detail, commercial awareness and bid strategy . What You'll Be Doing Estimating & Cost Planning Producing accurate cost estimates for civil and electrical works Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project scope Completing quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs Developing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and budgets Assessing labour, plant, material and subcontractor requirements Tendering & Bid Support Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications Supporting pricing strategy and bid competitiveness Attending or contributing to site visits and pre-bid meetings Responding to client clarifications and scope changes Supplier & Commercial Coordination Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations Building relationships to secure competitive and reliable pricing Supporting benchmarking and maintaining cost data Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover post-award Risk, Compliance & Delivery Support Identifying technical, commercial and programme risks Supporting risk assessments and bid documentation Ensuring submissions align with industry and utility standards Updating estimates in line with design or scope changes What My Client Is Looking For Essential Minimum 4 years' estimating experience within power, utilities, civil engineering or electrical infrastructure Experience pricing projects such as: Substations Transmission / distribution works Power generation or associated infrastructure Strong understanding of tendering and bid submission processes Ability to interpret: Engineering drawings Technical specifications Scope documents Commercial requirements Strong experience with: Quantity take-offs BOQ preparation Cost analysis Strong Excel and estimating software skills Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Degree or diploma in: Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management or similar Experience in renewables, EPC, or utility-connected projects Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP / cost platforms Knowledge of current market rates across labour, materials, equipment and subcontract packages Experience working on projects up to 132kV Why This Role Stands Out This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business in a period of strong growth , with a healthy pipeline of high-value infrastructure projects supporting the UK's evolving energy network.You'll be joining a collaborative and commercially driven environment where your work will have a direct impact on project wins and business growth .If you're looking for a role where you can bring both your technical expertise and commercial thinking , this is well worth a conversation. Interested? If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next move within the power and utilities sector , I'd be keen to speak with you. To Apply Please send your up-to-date CV to or call for more information on this fantastic opportunity.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Estimator Flexible / UK-based (Head Office near Blackburn, Lancashire) Up to £60,000 + Benefits Full-time Permanent 40 hours per week Flexible working between 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday Estimator - Power & Utilities I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Estimator to join a growing and ambitious organisation operating across the power and utilities sector .This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business delivering a wide range of electrical infrastructure and civil engineering projects across distribution, transmission and generation .If you've got experience pricing substations, HV/LV works, underground cabling, compounds or associated civils , and you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact - this could be a very strong move. The Opportunity This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, commercially competitive estimates and tender submissions for a range of technically complex projects.Typical projects include: Substations Compounds Overhead line works Underground cabling Power infrastructure projects up to 132kV You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors and project stakeholders to ensure bids are competitive, compliant and commercially sound .This role would suit someone who enjoys the challenge of balancing technical detail, commercial awareness and bid strategy . What You'll Be Doing Estimating & Cost Planning Producing accurate cost estimates for civil and electrical works Reviewing drawings, specifications, tender documents and project scope Completing quantity take-offs and preparing BOQs Developing cost breakdowns, rate build-ups and budgets Assessing labour, plant, material and subcontractor requirements Tendering & Bid Support Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications Supporting pricing strategy and bid competitiveness Attending or contributing to site visits and pre-bid meetings Responding to client clarifications and scope changes Supplier & Commercial Coordination Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations Building relationships to secure competitive and reliable pricing Supporting benchmarking and maintaining cost data Working closely with delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover post-award Risk, Compliance & Delivery Support Identifying technical, commercial and programme risks Supporting risk assessments and bid documentation Ensuring submissions align with industry and utility standards Updating estimates in line with design or scope changes What My Client Is Looking For Essential Minimum 4 years' estimating experience within power, utilities, civil engineering or electrical infrastructure Experience pricing projects such as: Substations Transmission / distribution works Power generation or associated infrastructure Strong understanding of tendering and bid submission processes Ability to interpret: Engineering drawings Technical specifications Scope documents Commercial requirements Strong experience with: Quantity take-offs BOQ preparation Cost analysis Strong Excel and estimating software skills Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Degree or diploma in: Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Construction Management or similar Experience in renewables, EPC, or utility-connected projects Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP / cost platforms Knowledge of current market rates across labour, materials, equipment and subcontract packages Experience working on projects up to 132kV Why This Role Stands Out This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a business in a period of strong growth , with a healthy pipeline of high-value infrastructure projects supporting the UK's evolving energy network.You'll be joining a collaborative and commercially driven environment where your work will have a direct impact on project wins and business growth .If you're looking for a role where you can bring both your technical expertise and commercial thinking , this is well worth a conversation. Interested? If you're an experienced Estimator looking for your next move within the power and utilities sector , I'd be keen to speak with you. To Apply Please send your up-to-date CV to or call for more information on this fantastic opportunity.
Job Title: High Voltage Estimator Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months (Possibility of a permanent position) Pay: 37,392 - 44,100 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 -5pm (Hybrid) Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges As the HV Estimator, you will have expert knowledge of the tendering process whilst being capable of dealing with a wide range of cost-planning activities. You will have the ability to perform detailed reviews of technical drawings and associated documentation and be responsible for both the creation and analysis of cost plans and risk profiling for a wide range of HV construction projects, including full measurement and detailed rating exercises. You will also be capable of easily visualising outline designs, drawings and specifications. Regular national travel. Flexibility required to suit the needs of the business. Projects will range from small one-off network connections to complex, multi-faceted networks for strategic customers valued at more than 5m. Long-term projects requiring a strategic approach to construction contracts. High profile and often complex engineering projects with challenging clients and multiple stakeholders. Main Responsibilities: Responsible for both establishing tenders and managing complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission to the client team. Take-off and quantification of engineering / technical drawings prior to the generation of cost plans; To drive the Sales, Bid, Design, Project and Procurement teams to structure and continually improve the commercial competitiveness of E. ON's position, whilst maintaining delivery quality and security of supply. Continually push the boundaries of best practice whilst also promoting this ethos with stakeholders (both internal and external); Assist with the validation of client team tender content, supporting Sales, Bid and Design / Engineering to develop viable solutions. Identifying & reporting of risk and value-added opportunities whilst ensuring their consideration and / or mitigation are evident in E. ON's proposals. Administration of tender adjudication process resulting in the generation of the commercial outputs (ATB figures) and base CVR. Contribute to the generation of bid document content. Working with the Sales and Bid teams to establish new opportunities but also developing existing relationships. Provide technical and commercial support to the delivery team and to assist in the resolution of conflicts with suppliers and contractors should they arise. Analyse business practices and market conditions to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance Visiting client, contractor and supplier offices and sites if required. Providing structured and appropriate feedback to supply chain; and Typical duties as required of an Estimator under the direction of the Estimating Manager. Work independently as the construction commercial specialist for pre-contract activities. High degree of autonomy in setting contracting and buildability strategy for tenders; Advising the Sales and Bid teams in pre-contract client negotiations to ensure business risk is managed / mitigated and E. ON is not tied into onerous contractual obligations for construction schemes that may affect ability to maximise profit margins. Experience and Qualifications - Essential / Desirable Essential Minimum of 5 years industry experience as an Estimator or QS in a construction environment. Capable of reviewing engineering / technical drawings (mostly electrical supply network and Civil Engineering) and the ability to analyse, interpret, measure and quantify BOQ / QSORs for multiple trade scopes. Ability to construct and deconstruct projects / proposals on a 1st principal basis, including knowledge and ability to establish and interrogate proposals aligned with NRM principles; Drafting of ITT documentation, the generation and collation of scope appropriate data and the determination of trade interfaces (managing scope gaps). Track record of leveraging procurement-led opportunities (both contracting and manufacturing organisations); Working knowledge of electrical supply network construction type contracts and UK legislation. Working knowledge of CDM, HSSE, DNOs, IDNOs and the Built Environment. Good oral and written communication skills. Analytical in approach and ability to positively influence decisions with structured evidence and through knowledge of subject areas; and Working knowledge of standard PC software tools (such as MS Office, MS Project, etc) and the ability and willingness to learn new software tools. Desirable Appropriate engineering or commercial qualification e.g. Degree / Diploma. In-depth knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical supply networks. In depth knowledge of utility networks. Working knowledge of planning tools and software. Working knowledge of SAP (reporting and order management); Strong understanding of the commercial impact relating to decisions. Familiar with lean tools such as 8D and statistical analysis; and Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate on an individual and a team level. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Apr 30, 2026
Seasonal
Job Title: High Voltage Estimator Location: West Midlands and surrounding areas Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6 months (Possibility of a permanent position) Pay: 37,392 - 44,100 Hours: Monday to Friday 9 -5pm (Hybrid) Overview of the role - Team / Projects / Key challenges As the HV Estimator, you will have expert knowledge of the tendering process whilst being capable of dealing with a wide range of cost-planning activities. You will have the ability to perform detailed reviews of technical drawings and associated documentation and be responsible for both the creation and analysis of cost plans and risk profiling for a wide range of HV construction projects, including full measurement and detailed rating exercises. You will also be capable of easily visualising outline designs, drawings and specifications. Regular national travel. Flexibility required to suit the needs of the business. Projects will range from small one-off network connections to complex, multi-faceted networks for strategic customers valued at more than 5m. Long-term projects requiring a strategic approach to construction contracts. High profile and often complex engineering projects with challenging clients and multiple stakeholders. Main Responsibilities: Responsible for both establishing tenders and managing complex bids from initial enquiry, all the way through to the final submission to the client team. Take-off and quantification of engineering / technical drawings prior to the generation of cost plans; To drive the Sales, Bid, Design, Project and Procurement teams to structure and continually improve the commercial competitiveness of E. ON's position, whilst maintaining delivery quality and security of supply. Continually push the boundaries of best practice whilst also promoting this ethos with stakeholders (both internal and external); Assist with the validation of client team tender content, supporting Sales, Bid and Design / Engineering to develop viable solutions. Identifying & reporting of risk and value-added opportunities whilst ensuring their consideration and / or mitigation are evident in E. ON's proposals. Administration of tender adjudication process resulting in the generation of the commercial outputs (ATB figures) and base CVR. Contribute to the generation of bid document content. Working with the Sales and Bid teams to establish new opportunities but also developing existing relationships. Provide technical and commercial support to the delivery team and to assist in the resolution of conflicts with suppliers and contractors should they arise. Analyse business practices and market conditions to evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and performance Visiting client, contractor and supplier offices and sites if required. Providing structured and appropriate feedback to supply chain; and Typical duties as required of an Estimator under the direction of the Estimating Manager. Work independently as the construction commercial specialist for pre-contract activities. High degree of autonomy in setting contracting and buildability strategy for tenders; Advising the Sales and Bid teams in pre-contract client negotiations to ensure business risk is managed / mitigated and E. ON is not tied into onerous contractual obligations for construction schemes that may affect ability to maximise profit margins. Experience and Qualifications - Essential / Desirable Essential Minimum of 5 years industry experience as an Estimator or QS in a construction environment. Capable of reviewing engineering / technical drawings (mostly electrical supply network and Civil Engineering) and the ability to analyse, interpret, measure and quantify BOQ / QSORs for multiple trade scopes. Ability to construct and deconstruct projects / proposals on a 1st principal basis, including knowledge and ability to establish and interrogate proposals aligned with NRM principles; Drafting of ITT documentation, the generation and collation of scope appropriate data and the determination of trade interfaces (managing scope gaps). Track record of leveraging procurement-led opportunities (both contracting and manufacturing organisations); Working knowledge of electrical supply network construction type contracts and UK legislation. Working knowledge of CDM, HSSE, DNOs, IDNOs and the Built Environment. Good oral and written communication skills. Analytical in approach and ability to positively influence decisions with structured evidence and through knowledge of subject areas; and Working knowledge of standard PC software tools (such as MS Office, MS Project, etc) and the ability and willingness to learn new software tools. Desirable Appropriate engineering or commercial qualification e.g. Degree / Diploma. In-depth knowledge of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical supply networks. In depth knowledge of utility networks. Working knowledge of planning tools and software. Working knowledge of SAP (reporting and order management); Strong understanding of the commercial impact relating to decisions. Familiar with lean tools such as 8D and statistical analysis; and Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate on an individual and a team level. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
