Freelance Estimator
Posted Today by Fusion People Ltd
£650 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
Birmingham, West Midlands
Summary: The Freelance Estimator role focuses on providing first-principles estimating expertise for substation projects across the UK, particularly in the Midlands region. The position requires collaboration with project and commercial teams to prepare accurate cost estimates and competitive tenders. The role is based in Birmingham and offers the opportunity to work on technically complex infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a proven track record in estimating within the power or civils sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
- Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare bills of quantities, rate build-ups, and risk assessments.
- Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations.
- Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Provide input on value engineering and commercial strategies.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils.
- Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles.
- Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain.
- Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Freelance Estimator - Substation
Location: Birmingham (UK-wide projects)
Rate: £600 per day
Sector: Power / Substations / Civils
We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Estimator to support upcoming substation projects across the UK, with a focus on the Midlands region (Birmingham base). This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging and technically complex schemes, providing first-principles estimating expertise.
The Role:
As an Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for substation and associated civils works. You will work closely with project and commercial teams to deliver robust and competitive tenders.
Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates from first principles for substation and civils projects.
- Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare bills of quantities, rate build-ups, and risk assessments.
- Liaise with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations.
- Support bid submissions and presentations to senior stakeholders.
- Provide input on value engineering and commercial strategies.
Requirements:
Proven track record as an Estimator in power, substations, or heavy civils. Strong ability to produce detailed estimates from first principles. Good knowledge of UK construction methods, rates, and supply chain. Ability to work independently and deliver to tight deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
What We Offer:
£600 per day (freelance). Projects across the UK, with a Midlands focus (Birmingham). Opportunity to work on technically challenging and high-value infrastructure projects. Flexible freelance contract with ongoing pipeline of work.
If you are a proactive and detail-driven Estimator with strong first-principles experience in substations or related civils, please contact John Baker or Kat Oxlade.
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