Electrical Estimator

Designer Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, pension, and private healthcare cover

Hybrid working model

Travel expenses covered

Career progression opportunities

Pathway to chartership

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical contractor in the UK is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their team. This role involves analyzing tender opportunities and preparing competitive bids for a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and a minimum of three years’ experience with an M&E contractor. This position offers a hybrid working model, career progression options, and generous benefits including healthcare and travel expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ estimating experience with an M&E contractor.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender opportunities and present recommendations.
• Review tender documentation to understand client requirements.
• Prepare compliant cost plans for competitive bids.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communications skills

Team collaboration

Education

Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Head of Talent Acquisition | Driving Scalable Hiring Strategy Across Infrastructure, Engineering & Data Center Sectors | Building Inclusive…

Location: UK (Hybrid – office & home)

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical (M&E) contractor specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of building services. Headquartered in Dublin, we employ over 1,000 experienced and dedicated colleagues across the Group. We partner with some of the world’s largest multinational companies, delivering ambitious, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest heavily in training and professional development, producing an innovative and passionate team that delivers projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.

Our values shape everything we do:

Safe | Trust | Respect | Challenge | Deliver

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our UK Estimation Department. This is an ideal opportunity for someone already working with an M&E contractor who wants to apply their skills across a diverse portfolio of building services and fit-out projects.

In this role, you’ll be central to winning work and preparing competitive tenders, collaborating closely with procurement, the supply chain, project teams, and senior leadership to deliver high-quality bids.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse tender opportunities, assess risk, and present clear recommendations to management.
• Review tender documentation and ensure a full understanding of client requirements.
• Accurately quantify electrical materials, plant, and labour requirements for each project.
• Prepare tender adjudication packs, risk assessments, and contractor proposals.
• Build up competitive labour rates, factoring in productivity, resources, and gang mix.
• Produce compliant cost plans and explore value-engineered solutions to improve bid competitiveness.
• Liaise with procurement to vet supplier and subcontractor submissions for compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the mechanical estimator to produce complete M&E bids.
• Maintain and update a database of bids submitted, including outcome tracking.
• Provide regular reporting to management on estimating workload and pipeline.

About You

• Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ estimating experience with an M&E contractor (essential).
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems within building services and fit-out environments.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder and supplier engagement skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Why Join Us?

• Health care, pension, and private healthcare cover
• Hybrid working model (office and home)
• Travel expenses covered
• Career progression opportunities within a global M&E contractor
• Accredited Engineers Ireland Employer for CPD
• Pathway to chartership
• Opportunities to work on high-profile UK & international projects

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your estimating career to the next level with a company where your expertise drives success, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, or background.

Company details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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