Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team. This UK-based role will specialise in estimating High Voltage Substations within our Power T&D client portfolio.



The ideal candidate will be based at our Motherwell office in Scotland. Remote working options may also be considered for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing

Collaborate with the Estimating Manager to develop a robust pricing strategy. Attend key bid meetings, including strategy sessions, pre-bid and kick-off meetings, site visits, risk workshops, supplier/subcontractor meetings, and pricing/programme reviews. Stay updated on new products and emerging technologies. Ensure all estimates comply with the bid governance process. Prepare cost-related documentation, such as Cost Summaries and Cashflows, in line with Gate procedures. Understand and align estimates with the project's technical and commercial requirements. Produce accurate, competitive estimates. Coordinate with the Pre-Construction Manager and liaise across internal departments, including Design, Procurement, Operations, and Commercial teams. Evaluate and benchmark supplier and subcontractor quotations. Review and validate Bills of Materials from the Design team. Ensure estimates align with the detailed project programme. Identify and cost project risks and opportunities. Lead internal pricing reviews and benchmark estimates against similar projects. Manage the handover process from estimating to commercial, operational, procurement, and finance teams for awarded contracts. Engage with project teams to gather lessons learned and actual cost feedback for continuous improvement.

Who we're looking for

Familiarity with SSE and/or National Grid operations. Strong understanding of risk and opportunity analysis. Solid financial acumen with the ability to accurately analyze data and documentation. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A collaborative team player capable of liaising with support functions effectively. Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours. Training will be provided for CANDY estimating software. Availability to commute to a Balfour Beatty office twice per week.

Education and Experience

HNC qualification or equivalent. 5-10 years of experience in an estimating role. 5+ years of experience within the sector.

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life.



Here are some of our key benefits:


Competitive Salary 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (part time applicants welcomed) Company car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional,

national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide

technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid,

including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From

scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-

house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support

customers in the development of some of the UKs most ambitious power

transmission and distribution projects.



At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of

any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and

Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and

developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full

potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making

this a reality, visit our Balfour Beatty website. We are a Gold Award holder in the

Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage

applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. Asa Disability

Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities

and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.

We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet

the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: our website. We are

looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and

inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process.






Job Reference: BBUK13521