Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and growing multi-disciplinary building services contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join its Birmingham team. With projects spanning residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare sectors across the UK, this is a company that delivers high-value, technically complex MEP packages.

You’ll be joining a strong estimating team, reporting to the Electrical Estimating Manager, and working alongside three Senior Estimators and one Junior Estimator. Projects typically range from £5 million to £50 million MEP value, with electrical packages valued between £2 million and £20 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries

• Prepare take-offs from drawings and input into estimating software (Amtech)

• Utilise digital platforms like 4Projects for document control and information access

• Prepare accurate and competitive tender pricing

• Participate in client meetings (mid and post-tender)

• Present tenders for internal review and sign-off

• Deliver detailed tender submissions and comprehensive handover reports to the delivery team

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grade C or above)

• 4+ years of experience in electrical estimating

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools

• Experienced with estimating software (e.g., Amtech)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• HNC in Building Services Engineering / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Time-served electrician

• Confident attending client meetings and presenting tender detail

• Experience working on a variety of project types and values

Key Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines

• Team player with a collaborative mindset

• Willingness to travel within the UK for meetings (including occasional visits to the head office, approx. once a month)

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75,000

• Cash health plan with Employee Assistance Programme

• 4x salary life insurance

• Salary Sacrifice pension scheme

• Company sick pay (post-probation, increasing with service)

• Enhanced parental leave

• Paid professional memberships

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Gym discounts

• Annual health checks

• Branded workwear

• Long service awards and additional leave entitlement

• Active social and wellbeing calendar

• Continuous training and career development opportunities

This role is ideal for an experienced estimator looking to work on complex, high-value projects within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Equal opportunities employer. Applications welcomed from all backgrounds.