Electrical Estimating Engineer

Electrical Estimating Engineer – Cheshire – £40k - £55k DOE – Plus Benefits – Leading UK Infrastructure & Engineering Contractor

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary engineering contractor delivering critical infrastructure solutions across the UK water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food & beverage sectors.
They are now seeking an Electrical Estimating Engineer to join their expanding team in Cheshire. This is a key role supporting the full tendering and estimating process across a range of electrical and EC&I infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering knowledge with experience in estimating, design, or project engineering within industrial or regulated environments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business offering stability, development, and long-term career progression.
Requirements:
As an Electrical Estimating Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing tender enquiries, developing accurate cost estimates, and supporting the bid process from initial enquiry through to submission and handover. You will work closely with engineering, commercial, and client teams to develop technically and commercially robust proposals.
To be successful, you should be competent in the following:

• LV electrical design principles
• MCCs and switchboards
• Cable sizing and selection
• Motor control systems
• Control panels and field instrumentation
• Electrical control and protection principles
• Subcontractor and supplier quotation review
• Tender documentation and bid preparation
• Client and stakeholder communication
• CRM systems and bid tracking processes

Experience working within regulated or industrial environments such as water, power, energy, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil & gas, or food & beverage would be highly beneficial.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong analytical and commercial awareness
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
• Confident communicator across engineering and client-facing discussions
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (minimum)
• Degree in Electrical / EC&I Engineering (desirable or working towards)
• Background in electrical engineering, estimating, or project delivery

Benefits:
Flexible working | Pension scheme | Private healthcare | Life assurance | 25 days holiday plus bank holidays | Option to purchase additional leave | Employee assistance programme | Retail discounts | Career development opportunities | Overtime availability

If you would like more information on this opportunity, please get in touch with Ayesha Khanon at Adepto Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed).