Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Location: Cheshire (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Package

The Role

An established M&E building services contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Estimator to join their successful Pre-Contract team based in Warrington.

This is a pre-contract-only role focused on the preparation and delivery of high-quality electrical tenders across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, leisure, industrial, and energy.

The position is primarily office-based to support fast-paced tender turnaround, with occasional flexibility available where workload permits.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of detailed electrical tender bids and cost plans

• Full ownership of the tender process from enquiry through submission

• Attending mid-tender and post-tender meetings

• Post-tender analysis and control

• Liaising with existing and prospective clients

• Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations

• Managing tender documentation via electronic control systems

• Ensuring tenders are commercially sound and compliant

• Working closely within an integrated M&E pre-contract team

Project Scope

• Typical project values ranging from £1m to £30m

• Strong emphasis on commercial office projects

• Exposure to BREEAM, NABERS, Part L and Smart Building technologies

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within building services

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services

• Commercial estimating experience essential

• Proficient with Trimble Estimation software (critical requirement)

• Strong supplier and subcontractor knowledge

• Commercial awareness with attention to detail

• Proactive, approachable, and able to work to tight deadlines

• Comfortable working in a structured pre-contract environment

Not suitable for:

• Quantity Surveyors or Project Managers looking to move into estimating

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Company car / car allowance / fuel card

• 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays

• Private healthcare & life insurance

• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policies

• Employee-owned business

• Flexible holiday scheme

• Strong career progression and professional development opportunities

• Inclusive and supportive working environment