Electrical Estimator

Talent Consultancy; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in Bolton is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to produce accurate and competitive tenders. This role involves managing the estimating cycle for projects valued between £300k and £10m, and mentoring junior estimators. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in electrical estimating and is a confident communicator. Benefits include a salary of £50,000 - £58,000, a car allowance, and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Car allowance or company vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years' electrical estimating experience in building services / M&E.
• Proven ability on tenders up to £5m+.
• Team player who enjoys a collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full electrical estimating cycle.
• Prepare estimates on projects typically ranging from £300k - £10m.
• Support, mentor, and share knowledge with junior estimators.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Strong commercial awareness

Confident communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Estimator - Bolton

Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Pension + 25 Days Holiday
Location: Bolton (office-based with 1 day WFH flexibility)

We're working with a long-established M&E contractor that has built an excellent reputation for delivering projects across the commercial, industrial, retail, banking, and government sectors. They are now looking to add a Senior Electrical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.

This role is ideal for someone ambitious, technically strong, and looking to progress into future leadership and mentorship responsibilities.

Role

As Senior Electrical Estimator, you'll play a key part in producing accurate and competitive electrical tenders and supporting successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full electrical estimating cycle, from drawings/specs analysis to handover to operations.
• Prepare estimates on projects typically ranging from £300k - £10m.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors, identifying value-engineering opportunities.
• Attend client/site meetings, working closely with design, commercial, and project teams.
• Support, mentor, and share knowledge with junior estimators.
• Software: Proficiency with Trimble and Amtech is essential.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' electrical estimating experience in building services / M&E.
• Proven ability on tenders up to £5m+.
• Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator in client-facing situations.
• Team player who enjoys a collaborative office environment (with 1 day WFH).

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 (DOE).
• Company pension scheme.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities