Electrical Estimator

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company phone

Vehicle/van provision

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Role with site surveying potential

Growing, hands-on business

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited in York is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join the team. The role focuses on taking ownership of estimating and tendering activities, reviewing drawings, carrying out take-offs, pricing works, and preparing quotations alongside directors and the wider team.

Initially office-based with potential to participate in site surveys and client meetings as knowledge grows; candidates should have electrical estimating experience, strong attention to detail, and the

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating within an electrical/contracting environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Commercially aware with accurate pricing.
• Good communication with clients and suppliers.
• Willing to attend sites when required.
• Comfortable in a busy, varied environment.
• Proactive and willing to go beyond a narrow job description.

Responsibilities

• Review tender enquiries, drawings and specifications.
• Complete detailed material and labour take-offs.
• Prepare accurate estimates and quotations.
• Obtain and review supplier/subcontractor costs.
• Identify potential risks, omissions and commercial considerations.
• Liaise with the team to understand project requirements.
• Support site surveys and client visits where required.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Support other areas of the business when required.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Interpret drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Independent / self-management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Site presence when needed

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Location: York
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Working hours: Full-time, office-based

We’re working with an established, family-run business in York that is looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join the team.

The business works across a broad range of projects, with a strong electrical focus but also covering a variety of other works. They have a real “if we can do it, we’ll have a go” approach, so they’re looking for someone who is technically capable, commercially aware and happy to get involved across the business.

The Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of estimating and tendering activity, ensuring each opportunity receives the time, detail and attention it deserves.

You’ll be responsible for reviewing tenders and drawings, carrying out take-offs, pricing works and preparing quotations, while working closely with the directors and wider team.

Initially, the role will be predominantly office-based, with the opportunity to become more involved in site surveys and client meetings as your knowledge of the business develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings and specifications

• Completing detailed material and labour take-offs

• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations

• Obtaining and reviewing supplier/subcontractor costs

• Identifying potential risks, omissions and commercial considerations

• Liaising with the team to understand project requirements

• Supporting site surveys and client visits where required

• Developing relationships with suppliers and clients

• Ensuring tenders are completed accurately and within deadlines

• Supporting other areas of the business when required

About You

We're looking for someone with previous electrical estimating experience, ideally with a good understanding of electrical projects and tendering.

You’ll need to be someone who:

• Has previous estimating experience within an electrical/contracting environment

• Can confidently interpret drawings and specifications

• Has excellent attention to detail

• Can work independently and manage their own workload

• Is commercially aware and understands the importance of accurate pricing

• Is comfortable working in a busy, varied environment

• Is proactive and willing to get involved outside of a narrow job description

• Has good communication skills and can build relationships with clients and suppliers

• Is happy to attend sites when required

This would suit someone who enjoys having ownership of their work and wants to be part of a family-run business where flexibility and getting stuck in are genuinely valued.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• 21 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company phone

• Vehicle/van provision to be discussed depending on requirements

• A varied role with the opportunity to develop into site surveying and client-facing responsibilities

• The chance to play an important role within a growing, hands-on business