HV Estimator

Role: 132kV Estimator

Location: Sheffield / Hybrid

Mint Selection are partnered with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced 132kV Estimator for a growing grid connections business delivering turnkey HV projects across the UK.

The position will price 132kV substation and cable connection tenders for solar, battery storage and generation clients, from initial drawing review through to bid submission.

You will produce accurate, competitive estimates, strengthen the tendering process and help convert a strong project pipeline into secured work.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications and connection offers to understand scope, risk and programme.
• Produce detailed estimates for 132kV substations, cable routes and associated civils on turnkey design and build projects.
• Carry out accurate take-offs and build Bills of Quantities for electrical, civil and installation packages.
• Obtain, review and level supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure full scope coverage.
• Identify technical and commercial risks and opportunities, and include suitable allowances within each estimate.
• Prepare cost plans, estimate summaries and clarifications to support bid reviews and go or no go decisions.
• Work with design, commercial and delivery teams to make sure that estimates reflect buildable, deliverable solutions.
• Manage multiple tenders at once, meeting submission deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Maintain and improve estimating databases, cost libraries and pricing tools.
• Support post-tender clarifications, value engineering and handover of successful bids to delivery teams.

Experience Required

• Proven estimating experience on HV or EHV projects up to 132kV is essential.
• Experience pricing substations and cable routes within an ICP, EPC, DNO contractor or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of primary plant, switchgear, cabling and civil scope on grid connection projects.
• Experience producing take-offs, Bills of Quantities and full priced estimates.
• Experience managing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and comparing quotations.
• Knowledge of renewable, battery storage or generation connections is an advantage.
• Familiarity with contestable connections, NERS or G99 is an advantage.
• Confident with Excel and digital estimating tools.
• Strong communication, organisation and deadline management skills.
• Ability to work from the Sheffield office, with flexibility for hybrid working and occasional travel to sites or other offices.

If interested, please apply within or reach out to Jed Osabutey at Mint Selection to discuss further.