Senior Electrical Estimator

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for analysing project requirements, preparing detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, and equipment, and ensuring accurate, competitive tender submissions. You’ll play a key role in securing new business and supporting project delivery from concept through to handover.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

✔ Produce cost plans and estimates for a variety of large-scale, complex projects.

✔ Review tender documentation and deliver comprehensive launch proposals.

✔ Identify the resources and risks associated with each bid.

✔ Prepare analytical net cost estimates, including preliminaries, in line with company procedures.

✔ Liaise with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, and consultants to develop robust tender proposals.

✔ Present tender packages for internal adjudication and support with post-tender negotiations.

✔ Convert successful estimates into actionable project briefs and ensure seamless handover to operations teams.

✔ Actively participate in client negotiations to secure contracts.

Qualifications/Experience:

Required Qualifications & Experience

🔹 2+ years' experience in estimating with a main electrical or building services contractor.

🔹 Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

🔹 Excellent understanding of electrical technology, systems, and modern construction techniques.

🔹 Proficient in estimating from first principles.

🔹 Relevant qualification in Construction, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services (HND or equivalent).

🔹 Strong team player with ability to work independently.

🔹 Motivated and proactive with a solutions-focused mindset.

🔹 EU or international project experience is a distinct advantage.