Assistant / Intermediate Electrical Estimator Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Package (Assistant Level) | £40,000 - £50,000 + Package (Intermediate Level) Our client is a well-established and growing electrical installation contractor delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, logistics, retail, public sector and distribution sectors throughout the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, they are looking to appoint either an Assistant Electrical Estimator looking to progress their career or an experienced Intermediate Electrical Estimator seeking a fresh challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical installations on projects ranging from £100k to £4m, working alongside leading main contractors, developers and blue-chip end users. The Role Working within the pre-construction team, you will be involved in the preparation of competitive and accurate tenders for a wide range of electrical installation projects. Depending on your level of experience, duties will include: Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and drawings Carrying out take-offs and measuring electrical installations Producing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations Assisting with value engineering exercises Preparing tender adjudication documents Supporting handovers to the delivery teams upon successful award Building and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors Assisting with bid submissions and pre-construction activities Projects typically include: Commercial developments and fit-outs Industrial and manufacturing facilities Distribution and logistics centres Retail and leisure developments Public sector projects Energy-efficient and sustainable electrical installations Works include: LV distribution systems Lighting and emergency lighting Small power installations Fire alarm and security systems EV charging infrastructure Solar PV and energy solutions External lighting Data and communication systems Requirements Assistant Electrical Estimator * Previous experience within the electrical industry is essential * Experience assisting with estimating, surveying, project engineering or electrical contracting activities * Ability to read electrical drawings and specifications * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office * Eagerness to learn and develop within an estimating environment Intermediate Electrical Estimator * Proven experience producing electrical estimates within a contracting environment * Strong understanding of electrical installation projects * Experience pricing commercial and industrial projects * Ability to manage tenders from enquiry through to submission * Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail What's On Offer * Competitive salary dependent on experience * Company package and benefits * Genuine career progression opportunities * Supportive and experienced management team * Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors * Long-term opportunity with a growing electrical contractor enjoying sustained success If you are currently working within electrical estimating, or have a background in electrical contracting and are looking to move into a pre-construction role, we'd be keen to hear from you. For a confidential discussion and further information, please call Leigh and apply today
