Your new company

A leading engineering and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Proposals Engineer to join its growing pre-construction team. Operating across major utilities and infrastructure programmes, the business has a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for its clients.

Your new role

As a Senior Estimator / Proposals Engineer, you will be responsible for developing accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates for a wide range of utilities and infrastructure projects. Working closely with operational, commercial, engineering and design teams, you will play a key role in shaping project solutions from concept through to tender submission.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Producing estimates and tender submissions for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Reviewing technical specifications, drawings and project documentation.
• Developing budget costs, target costs and detailed pricing proposals.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotations.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the pre-construction process.
• Attending project meetings and supporting bid development activities.
• Ensuring submissions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Senior Estimator, Estimator or Proposals Engineer within the utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors.

• Strong experience preparing tender submissions and cost estimates for complex projects.

• Excellent commercial awareness and an understanding of project risk management.

• Ability to interpret technical information and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working on mechanical and electrical projects would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to go Permanent.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

• Exposure to major utilities and infrastructure projects.

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Ongoing investment in training, development and professional growth.

What you need to do now

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