Electrical Estimator

The Opportunity Our client is one of the North West’s most established M&E contractors and they are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is a hybrid role with four days working from home, making it well suited to someone who works well independently and manages their own workload with confidence. The business has a structured and consistent forward order book, and the estimating function is a well-supported one. For an experienced estimator, this is a role with real substance – a varied project pipeline, a strong supply chain network and a team around you that knows how to deliver. About the Business With over 50 years in the industry and a team of more than 200 staff, our client is one of the longest-established building services engineering businesses in the North West. They deliver comprehensive electrical and mechanical packages – including full design and build capability – for major projects across the region and nationally, and hold places on major public sector procurement frameworks covering projects from £50,000 to over £3 million. Their work spans healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors, with a particularly strong track record in complex NHS hospital schemes. Beyond core M&E, their capability extends to building automation and controls, renewable energy and data and telecoms infrastructure. The business is accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and operates a full 24-hour maintenance service alongside project delivery. What You’ll Be Doing * Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions from drawings and specifications * Carrying out take-offs and developing accurate bills of quantities * Engaging with the supply chain to obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing * Identifying risk, value engineering opportunities and commercial considerations within bids * Attending tender review and clarification meetings * Handing over secured projects to the delivery team with clear cost breakdowns * Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market rates and materials pricing What We’re Looking For * Established background in electrical estimating within an M&E contracting environment * Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation * Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel * Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple tender programmes simultaneously * Self-motivated and well organised – essential given the hybrid working pattern What’s on Offer * Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience * Hybrid working – 4 days from home * Company benefits package * Permanent, full-time role with a highly established contractor and a strong forward order book