Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Location: Northampton (Office based – discretionary 1 day/week WFH)
Salary: £20,000 – £70,000 + car / allowance + benefits
Level: Assistant Estimator through to Senior Estimator

Role Summary

An established MEP contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Estimator at Assistant through to Senior level to support continued growth across a strong and long-term order book. The role sits within a well-resourced pre-construction team delivering complex MEP projects across multiple sectors (excluding residential and hotels).

This is a long-term opportunity within a stable business actively planning work through 2027-2029.

Company Overview

The business delivers major MEP packages across the UK, typically ranging from £5m to £50m, with a regional turnover of approximately £80m per year. The current estimating structure includes 2 Bid Leads / Managers, supported by 4 Electrical and 4 Mechanical Estimators, offering strong technical support and clear progression routes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates across a wide range of MEP projects

• Carry out take-offs, pricing, value engineering and cost planning

• Work with Trimble and other estimating software to produce accurate bids

• Liaise with supply chain, subcontractors and internal commercial teams

• Support bid strategy, risk analysis and tender submissions

• Assist Bid Leads and senior team members on larger, complex tenders

• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes

Requirements

• Background in electrical estimating within MEP or building services

• Experience across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, education or similar sectors

• Comfortable working on projects ranging from £5m – £50m MEP value

• Exposure to Trimble or similar estimating software preferred

• Ability to work collaboratively within a structured estimating team

Package & Benefits

• Salary £20,000 – £70,000 depending on level and experience

• Car or car allowance

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Additional holiday day every 3 years (up to 5 extra days)

• Flexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to 1 week)

• Company pension (5.5% employer / 3.5% employee minimum)

• Free private medical scheme

Working Hours

• 38.5 hours per week

• Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch)

• Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm (1 hour lunch)