Electrical Estimating Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Derry and Strabane District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Exposure to high-value projects

Collaborative environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a respected electrical contractor in Derry/Londonderry to recruit an Electrical Estimating Manager. This on-site, full-time role leads the estimating function for LV/MV electrical works, coordinating with commercial, design and engineering teams to produce competitive bids.

The candidate will mentor estimators, drive process improvements, and ensure robust tender submissions across high-value projects within construction and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating for electrical or M&E construction projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating function from enquiry through to submission.
• Prepare and maintain estimate documentation and bid packs.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Review electrical drawings and perform take-offs for LV/MV cabling and containment.
• Compile supplier quotations, material pricing and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities and bid submission docs.
• Ensure smooth handover of tenders to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Contracts, Design and Engineering teams.
• Drive improvements in estimating processes and governance.
• Mentor and develop estimating team members.

Skills

Estimating management

Leadership

Tender management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Tendering software

Job description

Electrical Estimating Manager
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Senior Commercial Leadership Team

Overview

An established specialist engineering contractor is seeking an Electrical Estimating Manager to join its growing team based in Derry/Londonderry.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the estimating function and overseeing the preparation and submission of electrical tenders across a range of construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and commercially robust bids while leading and supporting a team of estimators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the estimating function, overseeing all tender enquiries from receipt through to submission.
• Prepare and maintain estimate documentation, tender packs, bid trackers and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Review electrical drawings and carry out take-offs for LV/MV cabling, containment and associated electrical systems.
• Oversee the compilation of supplier quotations, material pricing and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities, schedules of works and bid submission documentation.
• Ensure effective handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Contracts, Design and Engineering teams to support project success.
• Drive continuous improvement across estimating processes, systems and commercial governance.
• Mentor, develop and support members of the estimating team.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in an Estimator, Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager position within the electrical, M&E or construction sectors.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple tenders and meeting strict submission deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills with previous team supervision or management experience desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Electrical contracting experience.
• LV/MV power infrastructure projects.
• Design & Build and pre-designed projects.
• Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Utilities, Energy or Mission Critical environments.
• Tendering and estimating software packages.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and develop a growing estimating function.
• Exposure to high-value and technically complex projects.
• Career progression within a successful and expanding engineering business.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.