Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator (Highways)

* Watford (Hybrid-working)

* c £60,000 per year (+ Package)

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to take ownership of tendering activity across highways electrical projects including street lighting, traffic signals, CMS/VMS, feeder pillars and associated infrastructure works.

This is a commercially focused role responsible for delivering accurate, competitive, and strategically aligned submissions within live infrastructure and framework environments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Prepare detailed cost estimates for highways electrical projects (£50k–£5m+)

* Review drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities

* Price works from first principles, including Design & Build schemes

* Build labour, plant, material, and subcontract cost models

* Lead supplier/subcontractor enquiries and quotation negotiations

* Manage tenders from enquiry through to submission and adjudication

* Conduct risk assessments and margin reviews

* Identify value engineering opportunities

* Provide structured handovers to delivery teams

* Maintain estimating data, benchmarking, and market intelligence

Skills and Experience:

* Proven experience estimating highways electrical or street lighting projects

* Strong knowledge of highway infrastructure standards and BS7671

* Experience with in term maintenance or infrastructure frameworks

* Commercially astute with strong risk and margin awareness

* Proficient in estimating software (e.g., Conquest, Trimble, Amtech)

* Able to manage multiple tenders under tight deadlines

Applications:

Please contact James here at ISR to understand more about how our client are growing their teams across a number of key areas and how you can become a part of their expanding business as they look to develop their capabilities further in the Transport Technology sector