Senior Estimator

Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in lightning protection and specialist power earthing? Are you looking to take the next step in your career, leading by example on complex projects while supporting and mentoring a team of estimators?

Location: Unit 16-17 H2O Business Units, Lake View Drive, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0HT

Salary: Competitive + 20% bonus + car allowance

The Role

As our Senior / Lead Estimator, you will be the technical lead within the estimating team, taking ownership of major and technically challenging quotations while providing day-to-day guidance and support to fellow estimators.

Working closely with the Regional Director, you will help maintain high technical standards, share your expertise, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our estimating processes. This is a hands-on role where your experience and technical knowledge will play a key part in securing profitable work and developing the wider team, without holding formal line management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare and oversee quotations for major, complex and high-value lightning protection and specialist earthing projects, ensuring they are technically accurate and commercially competitive.

· Act as the technical lead within the estimating team, providing guidance and support on complex enquiries and designs.

· Mentor and coach estimators by sharing technical knowledge, best practice and industry expertise to help develop the team's capabilities.

· Review quotations and designs where required, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, including BS EN 62305 and BS 7430.

· Work closely with the Regional Director to help improve estimating processes, consistency and quality across the department.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants to maximise repeat business and secure new opportunities.

· Support the successful handover of awarded projects to the Operations and Contract Management teams.

· Assist with workload planning and prioritisation, helping ensure enquiries are managed efficiently and deadlines are achieved.

· Keep up to date with industry standards, legislation and technical developments, sharing knowledge across the estimating team.

· Undertake site visits and client meetings where required to support technically complex enquiries.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced estimator with an excellent technical understanding of lightning protection and power earthing, who enjoys supporting others and leading through knowledge and experience.

Essential Requirements

· Proven experience as a Senior Estimator or experienced Estimator within the lightning protection, earthing or specialist electrical engineering industry.

· Excellent knowledge of BS EN 62305 and BS 7430. An electrical engineering qualification or industry-recognised accreditation would be advantageous.

· Strong ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications and schematics to produce accurate and commercially competitive quotations.

· Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching colleagues within an estimating or technical environment.

· A proven track record of securing profitable projects and delivering high-quality tender submissions.

· Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.

· A full UK driving licence for occasional site visits and client meetings.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become a key technical leader within our estimating team. You'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant lightning protection and specialist earthing projects while helping develop the next generation of estimators, without the administrative responsibilities of formal people management.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· 20% annual bonus

· Car allowance

· Life assurance (3x salary)

· Online GP access and prescriptions

· Vivup discount platform (gym, technology, holidays, retail and more)

· Salary sacrifice pension

· Genuine career progression opportunities across a growing group of businesses

Ready to take the lead on complex projects and become a technical mentor within our estimating team? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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