Major Projects Estimator

Job Title: Major Projects Estimator Location: West Midlands Salary: 37,392 - 44,100 per annum PAYE ( 19.43 - 22.92 per hour) / 215 - 340 per day Contractor Employment Type: 6 Months - Transition to Permanent Possible Hours: Monday - Friday Role Profile As a Major Projects Estimator, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and commercially competitive tenders for high-voltage infrastructure projects. The role requires proven experience estimating 33kV schemes, with a strong background in large-scale civil engineering, utilities and power infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing the tendering process from initial enquiry through to final submission, producing detailed cost plans, reviewing technical drawings and specifications, identifying project risks and opportunities, and supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure schemes. The successful candidate will be confident working on complex projects and collaborating with internal stakeholders, clients and supply chain partners to develop commercially sound and technically robust solutions. Key Responsibilities Manage complex tender opportunities from initial enquiry through to final submission. Prepare detailed estimates and cost plans for 33kV electrical infrastructure projects, including significant civil engineering works. Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation to produce accurate Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and pricing. Carry out detailed measurement, quantification and risk assessments for construction projects. Work closely with Sales, Bid, Design, Procurement and Delivery teams to develop commercially competitive tender submissions. Identify commercial risks, value engineering opportunities and cost-saving initiatives throughout the tender process. Lead tender adjudication activities and produce commercial outputs to support bid approval. Assist in developing technical and commercial content for tender sub