Estimator

JSM Group designs and builds the power networks and digital infrastructure that clients across the UK, Europe and beyond depend on — from high-voltage grid connections and critical utilities to data centres and renewable energy. Our civil, power and digital engineers work under one roof, giving clients one team from design to energisation, with the technical, commercial and consenting risk managed from day one. Belonging here isn't accidental — it's engineered. Our values of personal responsibility, sound judgment and drive, shape how we work, and you'll get the work to stretch you and the support to develop fast. See life at JSM at careers.jsmgroup.com. THE ROLE You'll produce accurate, detailed pricing for multi-disciplinary schemes — cable installation, civils, reinstatement, utility connections, enabling works and specialist solutions such as HDD — giving us the confidence to bid sharply and deliver profitably. What you'll do

• Review tender documents, anticipate risk early and shape the bid strategy with colleagues.
• Build first-principles estimates in Causeway (and Excel) covering labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, traffic management and Local Authority fees — keeping cost models current.
• Gather the inputs behind a robust price — Gazetteer data, permits and restrictions from Street Works and Planning, quotations from Procurement, and outputs and programme from Delivery, including site surveys where needed.
• Compile tender submissions, issue and evaluate subcontract enquiries, and support final bid review and sign-off with senior managers.
• Lead pre- and post-tender commercial activity, from client clarifications to BAFO reviews, then hand won schemes over to the Delivery team and QS. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Essential
• Good knowledge of utility contracting and highways reinstatement
• A degree or HND/HNC in civil engineering or at least 5 years in a similar utilities-focused estimating role
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills, with a methodical eye for detail
• Clear communication and negotiation skills — able to turn complex information into clear, defensible estimates Nice to have
• Experience of HV & EHV cable and civils installations up to 132kV
• Experience with Causeway estimating software (training provided if not)
• Experience pricing specialist civils such as HDD, or working to DNO G81 specifications; MS Project You'll thrive here if you
• Take ownership of your work and your development
• Would rather solve a hard technical problem than avoid it
• Know that good delivery depends on civil, power and digital teams pulling in the same direction
• Are straight with people about risk and programme — especially under pressure Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We look at what you've delivered and what you're capable of — not just the list. WHAT WE OFFER
• Pay & reward — competitive salary, performance-linked bonus and car allowance (where applicable), 4% matched pension
• Time off — 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing — BUPA health cash plan, Benenden Health, employee assistance programme
• Career growth — funded training through our Training Centre and Competency Cloud, professional memberships and a clear route to chartership or higher authorisation
• Extras — electric car salary-sacrifice scheme