Energy Estimator
Spider is recruiting on behalf of a growing construction energy company based in Basildon, Essex, for a full‑time, permanent role.
Role Overview
You will play a key role in securing and delivering major electrical infrastructure projects, producing accurate and commercially viable tenders across a range of electrical infrastructure and energy projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £40,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- 30 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Access to an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme following successful completion of probation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on‑site parking
- Flexible and agile working opportunities where roles permit
- Regular team days out and social events
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Modern collaborative office environment
- Long‑service recognition and performance appreciation initiatives
Responsibilities
- Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and technical documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
- Coordinate supplier and subcontractor quotations, identify pricing risks and assumptions, and prepare clarifications and exclusions.
- Produce high‑quality written tender responses, methodology statements, and client questionnaires to support successful bids.
- Build and maintain accurate pricing databases and rate libraries, continuously improving estimating accuracy and commercial performance.
- Manage multiple tender deadlines while liaising with clients, suppliers and internal teams throughout the bid process.
- Provide clear project handovers to delivery teams, ensuring assumptions, exclusions, risks and commercial considerations are fully documented.
Qualifications
Previous estimating experience gained within utilities, electrical infrastructure, construction, civil engineering, energy projects, ICP works or a similar environment.
Strong commercial awareness and confidence interpreting technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate and competitive tenders.
Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong Excel skills and experience using estimating software are essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with ICPs and DNOs, knowledge of utility connections, contestable works, asset adoption, street works permits, reinstatement requirements or HV/LV infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating a positive, rewarding and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop, thrive and build long‑term careers.
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