Electrical Estimator

Overview

Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, an Equans Group Company is recruiting an Electrical Estimator to join the team based in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close-knit estimating team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across Data Centres, Pharmaceutical / Clean Room Environments, Process Engineering & Industrial Works.

As an integral member of the Estimating Team, the Electrical Estimator will be responsible for delivering accurate and high-quality trade pricing. This role involves supporting the full tender lifecycle – from initial pre-qualification stage through the preparation, adjudication process to final submission – ensuring competitive and compliant proposals are developed in line with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the team providing accurate and auditable cost estimates
• Reviewing project documentation to develop a clear understanding of project scope and requirements
• Accurately review and/or produce tender documents and drawings, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• Work collaboratively with engineers and projects managers to clarify design requirements and ensure estimates align with project specifications
• Have responsibility for the delivery of fully costed and detailed pricing in response to client specifications with appropriate back-up data and audit trail documentation
• Assist in the production and submission of tenders for various clients whilst building relationships with these clients
• Prepare prices and forecast for the projects
• Attend sites visits as required to estimate and produce analysis of the results
• Establish and maintain long term relationship with key vendors
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Estimator role within the industry
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices
• Background in working within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor
• Extensive Trades knowledge
• Demonstrate experience in managing time, resource & financial managerial
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across all activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and build positive working relationships
• Highly computer literate and analytical – competent in use of Microsoft Excel and estimating software

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Estimation / Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

About Equans

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billions euros in 2024.

Bouygues Energies & Services Industry, a Equans Group company, specialise in executing technically challenging, time sensitive projects in critical environments: cleanrooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centres. With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in-house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model.

What’s next

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

Diversity and inclusion

Equans is committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, and you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals.

Right to work

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

Agency and inquiries

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to Bouygues Energies & Services and EQUANS Managers.

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