EHV Electrical Estimator

EHV Estimator

Location: United Kingdom (Fully Remote available)
Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Up to £100,000 (depending on experience)

The EHV Estimator will join a growing commercial team delivering extra-high-voltage electrical transmission projects across the UK. The role plays a key part in the successful tendering of 132kV to 400kV schemes, supporting major grid, transmission, and energy infrastructure programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive tenders for electrical transmission projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV.

• Produce detailed cost estimates and quotations for new connections and turnkey EHV projects.

• Review technical and commercial requirements and coordinate with internal engineering, commercial, and delivery teams prior to submission.

• Engage with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop competitive pricing strategies.

• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor returns for compliance with tender documentation.

• Undertake take-offs from drawings, specifications, and schedules and input data into estimating systems.

• Draft tender clarifications, exclusions, and supporting commercial documentation.

• Attend site surveys, route walks, and tender interviews where required.

• Follow up submitted quotations and provide market intelligence to internal teams.

• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and commercial governance.

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of estimating and commercial data across internal systems.

Requirements & Experience

Essential

• Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong knowledge of the EHV transmission sector (132kV–400kV).

• Proven experience tendering large-scale transmission, energy, or major infrastructure projects.

• Experience managing commercially sensitive and confidential information.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration platforms.

Desirable

• Experience with estimating or commercial management software.

• Experience working across geographically dispersed project teams.

• Willingness to support and mentor junior estimators as the team grows.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £100,000, depending on experience

• Fully remote working option

• Company pension scheme

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays

• Private medical cover options

• Ongoing training and professional development support