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