Electrical Estimator

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Hindley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Increasing annual leave with length of

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Probus Recruitment Ltd is helping a UK-based engineering business find an Electrical Estimator / Tendering Engineer to prepare accurate, commercially competitive quotations for bespoke electrical projects. You will collaborate with Design, Production and Procurement to deliver technically compliant proposals and support value engineering where appropriate.

The role combines technical problem-solving with commercial awareness and offers a stable, growing environment with a strong reputation for

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/apprenticeship or equivalent) required.
• Experience as Electrical Estimator, Tendering Engineer or similar estimating role.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and tender submissions for electrical engineering projects.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Produce detailed cost estimates covering materials, labour and project risk.
• Work with Design, Production and Procurement to ensure compliant and competitive proposals.
• Support bid reviews and identify opportunities for value engineering.
• Ensure tender submissions meet customer requirements and internal quality procedures.
• Build strong working relationships across the business to deliver high-quality submissions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Electrical drawings

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/apprenticeship)

Job description

Electrical Estimator / Tendering Engineer

Location: Wigan

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for more than just another estimating role?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing UK engineering business that designs and manufactures specialist electrical power solutions for customers operating across critical infrastructure, utilities and industrial sectors throughout the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, quality and customer service. More importantly, it’s a business where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. The culture is collaborative, supportive and down‑to‑earth, with a leadership team that values ideas, recognises hard work and invests in its employees for the long term.

Whether you’re an experienced Electrical Estimator, Tendering Engineer or have a strong electrical background with estimating experience, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll be responsible for preparing accurate, commercially competitive quotations and tender submissions for bespoke electrical engineering projects.

Working closely with Design, Production and Procurement teams, you’ll help develop technical solutions that are both commercially viable and deliverable, playing an important role in securing new business and supporting the continued growth of the company.

No two projects are the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical problem‑solving with commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate quotations and tender submissions for electrical engineering projects.
• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Produce detailed cost estimates covering materials, labour and project risk.
• Work closely with Design, Production and Procurement to ensure technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals.
• Support bid reviews and identify opportunities for value engineering where appropriate.
• Ensure tender submissions meet customer requirements, industry standards and internal quality procedures.
• Build strong working relationships across the business to deliver high‑quality tender submissions.

About You

We’re far more interested in finding the right person than someone who ticks every single box.

You’ll ideally have:

• An electrical qualification (HNC, HND, apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience working as an Electrical Estimator, Tendering Engineer or in a similar estimating role.
• The ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to work collaboratively within a close‑knit team.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous, although not essential:

• Electrical Distribution
• Switchgear
• Control Panels
• Building Services
• Industrial Electrical Engineering
• Power Generation
• Critical Power
• UPS Systems
• Industrial Battery Systems
• Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Rail
• Renewable Energy
• Industrial Automation

If you’ve worked within electrical estimating but your background isn’t an exact match, we’d still encourage you to apply.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000‑£55,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Increasing annual leave with length of service
• Free on‑site parking
• Stable, growing business with an excellent reputation
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Genuine long‑term career prospects

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge, or a Tendering Engineer looking to join a business where your contribution will genuinely be recognised, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.