Senior P&R Estimator | Glasgow, Scotland

Flame Employment Polska Sp. z o.o. has been operating as an employment agency since 2006. We hold Employment Agency Certificate No. 2376 and have successfully recruited more than 20,000 employees across Poland and Europe.

For our Client, a leading international engineering contractor, we are recruiting for the position of:

Senior Power & Renewables Estimator

Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Sector: Power & Renewables

Your responsibilities

As Senior P&R Estimator, you will play a key role in preparing technically accurate and commercially competitive estimates for Power & Renewables projects, including Design & Build HV substations and wind farms.

You will support the complete tendering process—from reviewing technical documentation and preparing detailed take-offs through to tender submission, post-tender meetings and the successful handover of secured projects to the construction team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• reviewing tender documentation, electrical specifications and Employer’s Requirements;
• preparing detailed project estimates based on the defined scope of work;
• compiling accurate labour, material and equipment take-offs;
• entering estimating information into the appropriate estimating systems;
• reviewing estimating outputs for accuracy, completeness and commercial viability;
• assessing technical requirements for Design & Build HV substations, wind farms and associated infrastructure;
• coordinating the tendering process with engineering, procurement, commercial and operational departments;
• ensuring that tenders are completed accurately and submitted within the required deadlines;
• preparing technical submissions, including inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, clarifications and proposed programmes of work;
• managing quotation requests to suppliers and subcontractors;
• reviewing quotations for completeness, technical compliance and commercial suitability;
• managing several tenders and projects simultaneously;
• identifying potential technical, commercial and programme risks;
• advising the bid team on project risks, potential issues and practical solutions;
• attending tender reviews, clarification meetings and post-tender meetings;
• following up on submitted tenders and documenting relevant client feedback;
• supporting tender negotiations and responding to technical and commercial queries;
• completing structured project handovers following successful bids;
• presenting the estimate, scope, quotations, assumptions and offer details to the construction team;
• supporting the continuous improvement of estimating processes;
• mentoring and developing junior members of the estimating team.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have:

• a third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline;
• ideally, at least five years’ experience within the construction, engineering or energy sector;
• a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar senior estimating position;
• practical experience within the Power & Renewables industry;
• experience estimating HV substations, wind farms or comparable electrical infrastructure projects;
• the ability to read and interpret electrical technical specifications and Employer’s Requirements;
• strong knowledge of take-offs, estimating systems and tender preparation;
• experience coordinating tender input from multiple departments;
• the ability to identify project risks, potential issues and commercial opportunities;
• strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills;
• excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy;
• the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
• excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills;
• the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• experience managing, developing or supporting estimating team members;
• strong record-keeping and administration skills;
• a proactive, decisive and solutions-focused approach;
• good command of English;
• legal eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Previous experience with Design & Build HV substations, wind farms or major Power & Renewables infrastructure projects will be a significant advantage.

What we offer

• a senior position within a growing Power & Renewables business;
• involvement in complex HV substation, wind farm and energy infrastructure projects;
• responsibility across the complete tender lifecycle;
• cooperation with an established international engineering contractor;
• work alongside experienced estimating, engineering, procurement and commercial teams;
• professional and personal development opportunities;
• support in developing your technical, commercial and people-leadership capabilities;
• opportunities to contribute to estimating standards and best practice;
• long-term career development and progression;
• a competitive employment package;
• full support from Flame Employment Polska throughout the recruitment process.