Electrical Estimator

Mech Electrics Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent M&E contractor based in Warrington is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their pre-contract estimating team. The ideal candidate will prepare detailed electrical tenders, manage the tender process, and liaise with clients and subcontractors. Key requirements include strong technical knowledge of electrical services, familiarity with industry standards, and experience with estimation software. This role offers a competitive salary along with attractive benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private healthcare and life insurance

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical services is ideal.
• Familiarity with BREEAM, NABERS, and Smart Building technologies.
• Ability to maintain quality standards in line with QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed electrical tenders and cost plans.
• Management of the tender process to meet deadlines.
• Liaison with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services

Experience estimating across multiple sectors

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive and flexible

Tools

Trimble Estimation software

Electronic document control systems

Job description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Estimator to join a successful Tier 1 M&E contractor based in Warrington. You will be part of a pre-contract estimating team in a predominantly office-based role and will support the delivery of fast-paced tender and pre-construction activities across a range of sectors including Residential, Commercial, Education, Leisure, Industrial and Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed electrical tenders and cost plans
• Management of the tender process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Attendance at mid- and post-tender meetings
• Post-tender cost control and handover support
• Liaison with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, including sourcing new supply chain partners
• Working collaboratively within an integrated M&E team

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, with ideally a good understanding of mechanical services
• Experience estimating across multiple sectors
• Familiarity with BREEAM, NABERS, Part L, and Smart Building technologies
• Commercially aware, with the ability to produce financially robust tenders
• Proactive, thorough, and flexible in approach to deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience using Trimble Estimation software
• Competent in electronic document control systems
• Ability to maintain quality standards in line with QA procedures

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance
• Fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing technical and personal development