Electrical Estimating Manager

Electrical Estimating Manager

Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow / Central Belt (Hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Company Overview

Our client is a long-established electrical contractor with over 35 years’ experience delivering electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors, including industrial, healthcare, commercial, and residential projects.

The business has a strong reputation for quality, technical excellence, and large-scale project delivery, with a well-established presence across Scotland and projects delivered further afield across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimating Manager to strengthen their pre-construction function.

Role Overview

Based from either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office, this role will see you take responsibility for managing and overseeing the electrical estimating function, leading a small but experienced pre-construction team.

You will be responsible for the preparation and sign-off of accurate and competitive electrical tenders, ensuring all estimates are commercially sound, technically compliant, and aligned with client requirements.

The estimating / pre-construction team currently consists of 3 other estimators, and this role will act as the senior point of contact for estimating activities, internal reviews, and handover to delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the electrical estimating process from tender issue through to submission

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of 3 estimators within the pre-construction function

• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings, and schedules

• Identify technical and commercial risks, opportunities, and discrepancies within tenders

• Ensure all estimates are accurate, competitive, and fully compliant with client requirements

• Chair and contribute to internal estimating and pre-construction meetings

• Maintain detailed estimating records and audit trails

• Support project handover by liaising closely with Contracts Managers post-award

• Maintain strong client relationships throughout the tendering and pre-construction stages

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

• Core electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds)

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Estimating Manager within the electrical contracting or building services sector

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, specifications, and building services projects

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Confident communicator with strong client-facing ability

• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within estimating and delivery teams

Desirable Experience

• HNC / HND in Electrical or Building Services Engineering

• Experience using Trimble Estimation software or similar estimating platforms

• Experience overseeing or mentoring junior / intermediate estimators

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000

• Company car or car allowance

• Access to healthcare benefits

• Ongoing training, professional development, and clear career progression

• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment

Working Pattern

• Based from Edinburgh or Glasgow office

• Hybrid working available

• Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing electrical contractor

This role would suit an experienced Electrical Estimator or Estimating Manager looking to take ownership of a pre-construction function within a well-established contractor.