Electrical Estimator – Electrical Contracting

📍 Birmingham
💰 Competitive salary (£50k–£60k DOE) + discretionary bonus
🎁 Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays • Pension • Private healthcare • Flexible/hybrid working • Training & professional development

🧭 About the Role

Join a respected electrical contracting and design-build business established in Birmingham since 1986. The organisation handles projects across commercial, industrial, residential, and EV/solar infrastructure sectors—from smaller packages to multi-million-pound connections up to £7 million They have a strong health & safety culture, ISO 9001 accreditation, and national trade accreditations: NICEIC, ECA, CHAS Elite, and Constructionline Gold

✅ Key Responsibilities

Pre‑Tender Costing: Perform quantity take-offs from drawings, review tender documents, and prepare accurate cost breakdowns for electrical scopes
Supplier Engagement: Issue RFQs, assess subcontractor and supplier quotations, and build strong market relationships
Tender Management: Prepare detailed cost plans, narrative summaries, and bid submission packs
Commercial Oversight: Input and analyse costs using estimating software (e.g., Trimble, Amtech, Bluebeam), track variances and update estimates as project scope changes
Client & Team Liaison: Attend pre-bid/site meetings, clarify scope, and present tender proposals
Value Engineering: Identify risks and opportunities, optimise costs, and ensure bids are competitive and profitable
Compliance & Quality: Ensure estimates align with H&S, ISO 9001, NICEIC/ECA standards and contractual obligations

🎓 What You’ll Bring

3+ years’ experience directly estimating in electrical or MEP contracting
Strong technical understanding of electrical building systems and design–build delivery
Detailed knowledge of UK regulations and standards (e.g. BS 7671)
Proficiency in estimating tools and software (e.g., Amtech, Trimble Contract Master, Bluebeam)
Excellent analytical, numerical, and report-writing skills
Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management
Ability to manage multiple tenders in parallel and meet tight deadlines
Desirable: SMSTS/SSSTS certification, electrical qualification, and exposure to renewable energy/EV infrastructure projects

🌟 Why You’ll Want to Join

Work for a well-established, quality-driven contractor with a robust project pipeline
Involvement in major projects across commercial, industrial, residential, EV charging and solar sectors
Structured support for career development, with potential progression to Senior Estimator or Pre-construction roles
Collaborative team culture, proactive approach to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Competitive total rewards package including hybrid working flexibility and professional training

Interested in taking your estimating career to the next level?
Apply now or reach out to find out more.

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