Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity. We also upgrade existing substation and overhead powerline infrastructure to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity
What will you be doing?
This is a full‑time role on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract - ideal if you want solid experience on major net‑zero projects without a long‑term commitment.
You’ll be involved in high‑voltage substation and overhead line schemes, working closely with bid, design, commercial and project teams. There’s plenty of flexibility too, with adaptable working hours and 2–3 days a week in the Annesley (Nottinghamshire) office.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll get involved in:
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Spotting scope gaps and risks early
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Supporting the bids manager with kick‑off meetings and programme planning
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Working with procurement and commercial teams
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Challenging and understanding project solutions
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Reviewing supply chain quotes and benchmarking costs
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Pulling together tender prices in Excel (Candy may be used in future)
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Preparing client pricing documents and helping with presentations
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Building strong working relationships across the business
If you like the idea of a fixed‑term role that gives you big‑project exposure and real responsibility, this could be a great fit - apply now!
What you’ll bring
- Previous experience in 400kV substation and overhead line estimating (preferrable)
- Previous experience in infrastructure projects (essential)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel (essential) and able to use other Microsoft Office applications
- Basic understanding of engineering/construction technology and terminology
- Ability to read and understand engineering specifications and drawings
- Basic understanding of contractual terminology
- Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- An attention to detail, pro-active, organised and methodical approach to work
What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
- Matched or contributory pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
- Private health care and health care cash plan
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
- We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
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