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Estimator

Location

United Kingdom

Salary

£39000 - £44000 per annum

Contract Type

Contract

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

1 Apr 2026

Job Title: Estimator - Highways Electrical

Base Location: UK-wide, Remote base location- travel to be required to client sites as needed. 

Salary: Circa £39k-£44k depending on skills and experience. 

Working Pattern: Temporary role - Rolling 3 month contract. Full Time, 37 Hours per week

Our client has an extensive street lighting business that manages over 1 million street lights across the UK and Ireland and through design, project management, consultancy, installation, and maintenance we play a major role in reducing energy consumption and carbon footprints helping towns and cities become smarter, greener and more efficient which benefits us all.

What will I be doing in this role?

They are now looking for a new Estimator, to join their successful Work Winning team to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of the business.

The role will require travel across your region to visit sites and offices as needed.

Working both with existing key customers and building new client relationships, you'll be at the forefront of driving the business forward. You'll be responsible for providing quotations for project values ranging from the low £1000’s to £500,000 , managing the process from initial enquiry to receipt of order.


Duties:

  • Creating and submitting tenders based on drawings, specifications, and industry knowledge.
  • Conducting on-site visits with clients and our operational teams
  • Managing and developing Enerveo’s relationship with existing key accounts.
  • Cultivating new business relationships with potential clients to expand our network- this includes proactive outreach to potential clients to introduce Enerveo’s services
  • Assisting in presenting new business proposals to key stakeholders.
  • Facilitating continuous growth of the business through both new and existing client engagements.
  • Working closely with our Operational teams to deliver optimum solutions for clients. 
  • Innovating new processes and procedures to strengthen our commercial position in the industry.

 

What do I need to be successful in the role?

Ideally a background in Street Lighting or Highways, either as an Estimator or an Administrator looking to expand your skillset, but experience in this industry isn’t a prerequisite – we are open to candidates who display the right skills and behaviours that are transferable to our industry.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Excellent time management, planning, and project management skills to meet deadlines effectively.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to articulate ideas and proposals.
  • Ability to recognise risk in a proposal, and mitigate accordingly
  • Resilience, attention to detail, and creativity to tackle challenges with confidence.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in driving projects forward.
  • Capacity to handle high-pressure situations, meet targets, and adhere to guidelines.
  • Exceptional networking and business acquisition skills to foster fruitful relationships.
  • Consistency, dependability, and efficiency to deliver results consistently.
  • Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
  • As this role requires travel to sites, we do need you to hold a full Driving Licence


If this role is of interest, please apply with an up to date CV.

 

About NRL

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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Laura Smith

Laura Smith

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