Electrical Estimator
21 hours ago
Preston
The Opportunity Our client is one of the North West’s most established M&E contractors and they are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is a hybrid role with four days working from home, making it well suited to someone who works well independently and manages their own workload with confidence. The business has a structured and consistent forward order book, and the estimating function is a well-supported one. For an experienced estimator, this is a role with real substance – a varied project pipeline, a strong supply chain network and a team around you that knows how to deliver. About the Business With over 50 years in the industry and a team of more than 200 staff, our client is one of the longest-established building services engineering businesses in the North West. They deliver comprehensive electrical and mechanical packages – including full design and build capability – for major projects across the region and nationally, and hold places on major public sector procurement frameworks covering projects from £50,000 to over £3 million. Their work spans healthcare, commercial and industrial sectors, with a particularly strong track record in complex NHS hospital schemes. Beyond core M&E, their capability extends to building automation and controls, renewable energy and data and telecoms infrastructure. The business is accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and operates a full 24-hour maintenance service alongside project delivery. What You’ll Be Doing Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions from drawings and specifications Carrying out take-offs and developing accurate bills of quantities Engaging with the supply chain to obtain competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing Identifying risk, value engineering opportunities and commercial considerations within bids Attending tender review and clarification meetings Handing over secured projects to the delivery team with clear cost breakdowns Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market rates and materials pricing What We’re Looking For Established background in electrical estimating within an M&E contracting environment Confident reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tender programmes simultaneously Self-motivated and well organised – essential given the hybrid working pattern What’s on Offer Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 depending on experience Hybrid working – 4 days from home Company benefits package Permanent, full-time role with a highly established contractor and a strong forward order book