MV Switchgear Project Manager / Estimator

Job Description

Key Responsibilities – Estimating

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for MV switchgear, protection & control, package substations, LV distribution, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Undertake site surveys where required.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Develop competitive bid strategies with senior management.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information.

Key Responsibilities – Project Management

• Manage projects from award through to completion.
• Develop project programmes, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Monitor programme, commercial performance and profitability.
• Manage client communications and stakeholder relationships.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project updates.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations are met.

Commercial & Business Development

• Prepare project forecasts and support cost control.
• Manage variations, Compensation Events and change control.
• Support procurement and supply chain activities.
• Develop strong client relationships and identify repeat business opportunities.
• Support tender interviews and client presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.
• Support audits and quality assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.

Qualifications

About You

• Commercially aware with strong technical knowledge of MV electrical distribution systems.
• Experienced in both estimating and project delivery.
• Excellent communication, client facing and stakeholder abilities.
• Able to interpret single line diagrams, protection schemes and electrical drawings.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as an MV Project Manager, Electrical Estimator or combined PM/Estimator.
• Strong electrical engineering background.
• Experience delivering MV switchgear, utilities, industrial, infrastructure or data centre projects.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely and/or ECS/CSCS.
• Knowledge of control systems and automation.

Additional Information

Why Join Simkiss?

• Part of United Infrastructure Group (£1bn turnover).
• Rapidly growing MV & Power division.
• High-profile utilities, infrastructure and data centre projects.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.