Multi-Utility Estimator (Electrical & Water 50/50)

Location:  Sale, Manchester  

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent / Hybrid 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

What’s in it for you?

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

?24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long service recognition

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

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About the role…

Analysing water and electrical network drawings, development layouts, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce accurate cost estimates for multi-utility projects, with equal focus on water and electrical infrastructure for residential, commercial and industrial developments.

Undertake desktop site surveys and liaise with customers to identify their water and electrical infrastructure and connection requirements and liaise with Water Authorities, DNOs and IDNOs to obtain connection offers, technical approvals and adoption requirements. Produce integrated multi-utility estimates ensuring that solutions meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and project budgets.

?As an Multi Utility Estimator you will

Drive project business growth and profitability across both water and electrical infrastructure within the multi-utility and developer services sector and produce accurate and competitive electrical, water and combined multi-utility estimates which convert into orders and revenue while maximising profitability and ensure balanced commercial focus across both disciplines, maintaining equal attention to electrical (LV/HV) and water infrastructure opportunities.

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Water Authorities, DNOs and IDNOs to support successful project delivery and future opportunities and support the development of integrated multi-utility solutions, ensuring efficient coordination between electrical and water designs and estimates.

Core Estimating & Design

• Analyse project documentation to prepare accurate cost estimates for both water and electrical infrastructure.
• Produce preliminary designs for water mains, service connections and electrical networks (LV/HV).
• Develop coordinated multi-utility solutions integrating both disciplines.

Water Responsibilities

• Liaise with Water Authorities for connection offers, approvals and adoptions.
• Produce water network designs in line with relevant standards and specifications.
• Submit water connection applications and manage the approval process.

Electrical Responsibilities

• Liaise with DNOs and IDNOs to obtain electrical connection offers and approvals.
• Apply relevant standards such as ENA Engineering Recommendation G81.
• Support design and estimating of electrical infrastructure including substations, LV/HV networks and service connections.

Commercial & Supplier Management

• Research, source and negotiate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors across both utilities.
• Produce competitive, commercially viable estimates across electrical, water and multi-utility schemes.

Coordination & Delivery

• Attend design and coordination meetings with clients, developers and stakeholders.
• Produce clear scopes of work and quotation documentation.
• Manage project design changes and cost variations across both utilities.

About you

Qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards, such as ENA Engineering Recommendation G81

Experience in electrical design, in a Infrastructure or ICP context

Experience of using relevant design software, such as AutoCAD or MicroStation

Must have 2yrs minimum quoting water, including domestic, I&C – mains and service

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges

Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time and within budget

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Next steps…

If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to Ipsum Talent Team for more information