Vacancy Created: 23/01/2026
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AWC Staff Services are looking for an experienced Estimator for work with their client who design, construct and commission new build overhead powerlines and substations at high voltages up to and including 400kV. A lot of this work is to support the country’s net zero targets.
What will you be doing?
You will be working on both projects that support the drive to net zero and projects required to maintain & upgrade the existing network infrastructure. This will involve high voltage overhead powerline (OHL) schemes.
You'll collaborate with Bid Managers, Project Development Managers, Pre Contract Construction Managers, design teams, and the commercial team. This role is a hybrid position, 2-3 days per week at the office (Annesley, Nottinghamshire).
Day to day tasks will include:
- Scope and risk identification
- Assist bids manager with kick-off meetings and bids programme
- Collaborate with procurement and commercial departments
- Understand and challenge project solutions
- Analyse supply chain quotations and benchmark costs
- Prepare tender prices in Excel and review with senior management (there may be a client driven requirement to use Candy software in the future)
- Prepare client pricing documents and assist with post-submission presentations
- Maintain professional working relationships
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in infrastructure projects (essential)
- Previous experience in 400kV overhead line estimating (preferrable)
- Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology
- Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings
- Basic understanding of contractual terminology
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- An attention to detail, pro-active, organised and methodical approach to work
- Flexibility in terms of working hours
What’s in it for you?
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme / Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from or car allowance
- Private health care and health care cash plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Overtime
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Position
Rate: £35,000 - £70,000 , DOE