Electrical Estimating & Bid Manager

Ashton Recruitment; Omagh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton Recruitment is partnering with a growing electrical and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimating & Bid Manager based in Omagh, Co. Tyrone.

You will lead end-to-end bid processes, develop tender strategies, review drawings, prepare cost plans and pricing, and coordinate input from operations and commercial teams. The role combines estimating, pre-construction management and bid leadership on high-value projects across utilities, data centres, infrastructure

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience within bid management, estimating, pre-construction or commercial support.
• Experience in electrical, MEP, utilities, infrastructure, data centre or major projects sectors.
• Strong estimating experience including cost planning, take-offs, supplier quotations and pricing reviews.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary tender submissions.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risks and opportunities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, tender documents and client specifications.
• Excellent written communication and document presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several live bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including tender review, bid strategy, submission, clarification and handover.
• Coordinate input from operations, commercial, procurement, technical and business development teams.
• Produce high-quality, compliant and competitive tender submissions.
• Prepare and review cost plans, take-offs, supplier quotations, pricing build-ups and commercial submissions.
• Review tender documentation and identify key requirements, risks, opportunities and commercial considerations.
• Develop clear win themes, value propositions, methodologies and bid content aligned with client requirements.
• Support the development of competitive pricing strategies for selected tenders.
• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure bid assumptions are understood and carried into project delivery.
• Maintain tender programmes and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Support early engagement with prospective clients to strengthen relationships and improve tender conversion.
• Assist the business development team with opportunity qualification and client engagement.
• Ensure bid documents are professionally presented and meet all compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes, templates, systems and reporting.

Skills

Bid management

Estimating

Pre-construction

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Excel

Drawing interpretation

Education

Electrical Engineering background

Building Services Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Commercial Management

Tools

Tendering software

Estimating software

Document management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ashton Recruitment is working on behalf of a growing electrical and infrastructure contractor to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimating & Bid Manager.

Electrical Estimating & Bid Manager

Location: Omagh, Co. Tyrone
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

This is a senior pre-construction opportunity combining electrical estimating, commercial pricing and bid management across utilities, data centres, infrastructure and major commercial projects.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and handover. This will include reviewing drawings and specifications, completing or overseeing take-offs, building tender prices, evaluating supplier quotations and coordinating the technical and commercial information required for competitive submissions.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Electrical Estimating Managers, Senior Electrical Estimators, Electrical Pre-Construction Managers and Bid Managers with strong electrical estimating experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end bid process, including tender review, bid strategy, submission, clarification and handover.

• Coordinate input from operations, commercial, procurement, technical and business development teams.

• Produce high-quality, compliant and competitive tender submissions.

• Prepare and review cost plans, take-offs, supplier quotations, pricing build-ups and commercial submissions.

• Review tender documentation and identify key requirements, risks, opportunities and commercial considerations.

• Develop clear win themes, value propositions, methodologies and bid content aligned with client requirements.

• Support the development of competitive pricing strategies for selected tenders.

• Work closely with operational and delivery teams to ensure bid assumptions are understood and carried into project delivery.

• Maintain tender programmes and ensure all submissions are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

• Support early engagement with prospective clients to strengthen relationships and improve tender conversion.

• Assist the business development team with opportunity qualification and client engagement.

• Ensure bid documents are professionally presented and meet all compliance requirements.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes, templates, systems and reporting.

Essential Criteria

• At least five years' experience within bid management, estimating, pre-construction or commercial support.

• Previous experience working within the electrical, MEP, utilities, infrastructure, data centre or major projects sectors.

• Strong estimating experience, including cost planning, take-offs, supplier quotations and pricing reviews.

• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary tender submissions.

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risks and opportunities.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, tender documents and client specifications.

• Excellent written communication and document presentation skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several live bids and competing deadlines.

• Confident working with internal stakeholders, senior management, suppliers and prospective clients.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using tendering, estimating or document management systems.

Qualifications

A degree, trade qualification or equivalent professional experience in one of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Electrical Engineering

• Building Services Engineering

• Quantity Surveying

• Construction Management

• Commercial Management

• A related construction or engineering discipline

Personal Attributes

• Commercially focused and results-driven.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Confident coordinating multiple stakeholders.

• Able to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines.

• A clear and professional communicator.

• Proactive and comfortable taking ownership of bids.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.

• A key role within a growing and ambitious business.

• The opportunity to work on high-value electrical, utilities, infrastructure and data centre projects.

• Direct involvement in shaping major bids and business growth.

• The opportunity to influence bid processes, commercial strategy and project handovers.

• Career development within a company expanding across Northern Ireland, Ireland, Great Britain and Europe