Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Electrical Estimator

Location: Leeds (Office-based – hybrid working can be discussed)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance
Benefits: 35 days annual leave Enhanced Pension,

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially astute Electrical Estimator to join our client’s Leeds-based team.

This role involves producing accurate, competitive, and commercially sound tenders across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, residential, public sector, education, industrial, retail, and leisure – with project values reaching up to £20 million.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering long-term progression, exposure to high-value projects, and the chance to work within an established and supportive pre-construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for pre-designed and design & build projects up to £20m

• Collaborate with the bid management team to ensure timely submission of high-quality tenders

• Provide value engineering and alternative installation proposals to create commercial advantage

• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and input data into the Extreme Estimating System

• Identify commercial risks and provide financial insight during tender stages

• Attend pre-tender, mid-tender, post-tender and client/site meetings

• Support contract negotiations and complete thorough handovers to project managers

• Manage workload effectively to meet strict submission deadlines

• Liaise directly with clients and respond professionally to all quotation queries

Criteria / What We’re Looking For

• Relevant electrical qualifications and strong experience within electrical estimating

• Proven ability to price electrical works accurately and competitively

• Experience delivering tenders across commercial and multi-sector projects

• Confident client-facing communicator with consultants and key stakeholders

• Strong IT capability including estimating software, Excel, Word, and MS Project

• Solid understanding of materials, construction methods and electrical installation techniques

• Strong commercial awareness and time-management skills

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)

• £8,000 car allowance

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Enhanced pension

• Contractual sick pay

• Enhanced maternity/paternity (after qualifying period)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• On-site gym

• Ongoing CPD training and structured career progression

• Exposure to high-value, multi-sector projects

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a long-term opportunity with high-value projects, strong benefits, and genuine progression, we’d welcome a confidential conversation.