Senior Project Estimator

Linxon

The Role

Overview

Develop detailed cost estimates for EPC substation projects and support tender bids.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost estimation
  • tender analysis
  • cost database
  • estimation tools
  • compliance
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to gather inputs and validate assumptions. -Support the preparation of Basis of Estimate documentation for internal and client reviews. -Ensure compliance with Linxon’s internal processes and client expectations, including open-book audits and cost reporting. -Analyse tender documents and project requirements to identify risks, opportunities, and cost drivers. -Lead the development of detailed cost estimates for EPC tenders, including civil, electrical, and MEP scopes. -Maintain Linxon’s cost database and estimation tools to ensure consistency and transparency across bids.

Requirements

  • rics
  • excel
  • bachelor's
  • project estimation
  • hv substation
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

-RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation preferred. -Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously. -Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. -Strong understanding of UK construction market rates, procurement practices, and subcontractor engagement. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating software. -Minimum 7 years of experience in project estimation within infrastructure or power transmission sectors. -Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Attributes -Familiarity with HV substation projects and delivery models. -Experience working within framework agreements and cost reimbursable models. -Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely cost estimates for complex EPC projects.

The Company

About Linxon

-crafts turnkey AC substation solutions—from engineering and procurement through project execution and commissioning. -serves five major sectors: power generation, transportation, utilities, data centers and battery storage. -project capabilities include greenfield substations, electrification upgrades in rail networks, and hyperscale data-center grids. -headquartered in Switzerland with global hubs including Raleigh. -led by CEO Stefan Reisacher and a diverse C-suite, focusing on complex high-voltage infrastructure. -powers everything from utility grids and renewable farms to metro systems and AI-driven server farms. -stand out with modular substation builds and circular-economy procurement strategies to speed delivery and minimize waste.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities (transmission and distribution)

Conventional generation

Renewable generation

Power transmission

Power generation

Transportation

Data centers

Onshore wind

Offshore wind

Nuclear

Infrastructure

Energy storage (BESS)

Substations

Electrification projects

Operations & Maintenance

Engineering Services