Senior Estimator

Overview

Estimate and tender civil engineering EHV cable projects for major energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• resource management
• expertise delivery
• business coordination
• client support
• specialist skills

Tasks

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

Requirements

• energy
• tier1
• degree
• tendering
• estimator
• flexibility

What You Bring

The role can be based flexibly from any of our offices in London or Preston or Hoddesdon. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all. We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing VolkerEnergy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects and help shape the future of sustainable power in the UK. -You will ideally have experience within the Energy / EHV sector working for a Tier1 contractor -Degree qualified in a Construction/Civil Engineering/Commercial discipline or nearest equivalent -Have extensive experience in completing accurate and competitive tenders

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Benefits

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. -Option to buy additional annual leave -Life Assurance -Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training -Employee Assistance programme -Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts -Mental health, physical health, and financial support -Private medical care -Cycle to Work scheme -24/7 Virtual GP service -Competitive salary -Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits -Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday

About Volkerwessels Uk

-Operates through five units—VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser—each with deep specialist roots. -Frontline in complex infrastructure: building airports, rail networks, highways, marine works and major civil projects. -Typical projects range from rail signalling upgrades and highway bridges to port development and flood protection schemes. -Known for weaving niche skills—like slipform paving, steel foundations, waterproofing and land reclamation—into integrated delivery. -Headquartered in Hoddesdon, its teams juggle ~250 active sites countrywide, forging engineering solutions at scale. -A standout: VolkerLaser delivers specialist structural repair and waterproofing, a rare niche in UK infrastructure.

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Security Clearance

-mandatory drugs & alcohol screening for all employees.