Electrical Estimator - HV Power
CV-LibraryBlackburnpermanentPosted: 19 August 2026
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Location:
Blackburn
Salary:
Up to £80,000 DOE
Working Pattern:
Office-based 4 days per week, 1 day working from home
Employment Type:
Permanent
We are working with a rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider delivering electrical connections and power infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced
Electrical Estimator
to join their commercial and estimating team in Blackburn.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in HV power, substations, grid connections or ICP works, particularly candidates with experience estimating 11kV and 33kV projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for electrical and associated civil works across power distribution, transmission and generation projects.
Projects may include substations, compounds, underground cabling, overhead lines and associated civil infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed cost estimates for electrical and civil packages
Estimating HV, MV and LV electrical works
Pricing switchgear, transformers, cabling, earthing systems and associated equipment
Producing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Producing detailed cost breakdowns and rate analyses
Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions
Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
Identifying commercial and technical risks within tenders
Working closely with design, procurement and project delivery teams
Attending pre-tender meetings and site visits where required
Responding to client clarifications and updating estimates as projects develop
Supporting project teams with budgets and cost forecasting following contract award
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
A minimum of 4 years' estimating experience within the power or utilities sector
Strong experience estimating electrical infrastructure projects
Experience with 11kV and/or 33kV systems
Previous experience within an ICP, DNO, IDNO, HV contractor or power infrastructure business
Good understanding of substations, grid connections and electrical distribution
Experience producing BOQs, quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates
Strong knowledge of utility tendering processes
The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Good commercial awareness and understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs
Strong Excel skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence
Experience within renewable energy, EPC projects or higher-voltage infrastructure would also be advantageous.
Package
Salary up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience
1 day per week working from home
Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing power infrastructure business
Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of HV and electrical connection projects
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to play a key role within a developing commercial team
If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a background in HV power, 11kV, 33kV, substations or grid connections, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion
Location:
Blackburn
Salary:
Up to £80,000 DOE
Working Pattern:
Office-based 4 days per week, 1 day working from home
Employment Type:
Permanent
We are working with a rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider delivering electrical connections and power infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced
Electrical Estimator
to join their commercial and estimating team in Blackburn.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in HV power, substations, grid connections or ICP works, particularly candidates with experience estimating 11kV and 33kV projects.
The Role
You will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates for electrical and associated civil works across power distribution, transmission and generation projects.
Projects may include substations, compounds, underground cabling, overhead lines and associated civil infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing detailed cost estimates for electrical and civil packages
Estimating HV, MV and LV electrical works
Pricing switchgear, transformers, cabling, earthing systems and associated equipment
Producing quantity take-offs and Bills of Quantities
Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Producing detailed cost breakdowns and rate analyses
Preparing commercial and technical tender submissions
Producing clear inclusions, exclusions and qualifications
Identifying commercial and technical risks within tenders
Working closely with design, procurement and project delivery teams
Attending pre-tender meetings and site visits where required
Responding to client clarifications and updating estimates as projects develop
Supporting project teams with budgets and cost forecasting following contract award
About You
We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:
A minimum of 4 years' estimating experience within the power or utilities sector
Strong experience estimating electrical infrastructure projects
Experience with 11kV and/or 33kV systems
Previous experience within an ICP, DNO, IDNO, HV contractor or power infrastructure business
Good understanding of substations, grid connections and electrical distribution
Experience producing BOQs, quantity take-offs and detailed cost estimates
Strong knowledge of utility tendering processes
The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Good commercial awareness and understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs
Strong Excel skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence
Experience within renewable energy, EPC projects or higher-voltage infrastructure would also be advantageous.
Package
Salary up to £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience
1 day per week working from home
Long-term permanent opportunity within a growing power infrastructure business
Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of HV and electrical connection projects
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to play a key role within a developing commercial team
If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a background in HV power, 11kV, 33kV, substations or grid connections, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion