Electrical Estimator / QS – Power & Renewable Energy

Role

Climate17 are working with a specialist electrical engineering contractor delivering HV and LV infrastructure projects across the UK power and renewable energy sectors.

They are looking to appoint an Electrical Estimator / QS to take ownership of pricing enquiries and tenders while providing ongoing commercial oversight of projects through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation, completing take-offs and identifying scope gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed electrical estimates covering labour, materials, plant, subcontractors, design and preliminaries.
• Account for project-specific requirements including mobilisation, shutdowns, access constraints and phased delivery.
• Obtain, analyse and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Work with the technical team to develop commercially viable solutions and value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare clear and accurate tender submissions, including pricing schedules, assumptions, qualifications and exclusions.
• Support the Commercial Director with tender negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Work closely with operational and technical teams to ensure awarded projects are handed over with clearly defined budgets, scope and commercial expectations.
• Provide commercial oversight to the Project Manager throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, progress, forecast margins and commercial risks.
• Manage the pricing, submission and agreement of project variations.
• Support valuations, payment applications and final account processes.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and provide regular project cost/margin reporting.

Requirements

• Strong experience estimating electrical installation or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of electrical labour, materials, plant and subcontractor costs.
• Practical commercial experience, ideally including variations, valuations, cost control and project margin management.
• Strong Excel skills and able to produce detailed cost estimates and commercial reports.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Comfortable working closely with technical, operational and project delivery teams.
• Experience within HV/LV infrastructure, power distribution, substations or renewable energy would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to solar PV, BESS or other electrical infrastructure projects
• Candidates may come from either an electrical estimating or a Quantity Surveying background

Location:          Remote UK + occasional site/office travel (expensed).

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

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