Estimator


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£50,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Potters Bar, EN6 3AR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Estimator

We are looking for an estimator to join a reputable Tier-1 specialist infrastructure engineering contractor based in potters Bar. Our client has an outstanding turnover of over £350mill. Our client works across new build/refurbishments of substations & Data Centres £30-70m. This is a great opportunity that doesn't come around often!

The role:

Review tender documents, anticipate risk early and shape the bid strategy with colleagues.

Compile tender submissions, issue and evaluate subcontract enquiries, and support final bid review and sign-off with senior managers.

Build first-principles estimates in Causeway (and Excel) covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, traffic management and Local Authority fees - keeping cost models current.

Gather the inputs behind a robust price - Gazetteer data, permits and restrictions from Street Works and Planning, quotations from Procurement, and outputs and programme from Delivery, including site surveys where needed.

Lead pre- and post-tender commercial activity, from client clarifications to BAFO reviews, then hand won schemes over to the Delivery team and QS

You should have:

Experience of HV & EHV cable and civils installations up to 132kV

Experience with Causeway estimating software (training provided if not)

Experience pricing specialist civils such as HDD, or working to DNO G81 specifications; MS Project

What we can offer:

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

hybrid working

healthcare plan

Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

+ more

If you want to hear more about this Estimator role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arabella Thorne in our London Office on 07542024970.

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