Electrical Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd; Maghera; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work - 3 days in office, 2 from

30 days annual leave

Early finish on Fridays

Full training and ongoing support

Direct exposure to Managing Director

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd on behalf of a Northern Ireland electrical contractor is seeking an Electrical Estimator for Maghera. You will prepare estimates and quotations for electrical projects, reviewing drawings and tender docs, and work closely with the Managing Director and team.

Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home; salary £50,000–£60,000; 30 days leave; training and ongoing support to develop estimating skills across NI projects.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in preparing estimates and quotations for electrical projects.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate pricing and tenders.
• Willingness to learn new estimating systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing estimates and quotations for electrical projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings and tender documents to understand electrical requirements.
• Assess materials, labour and costs to support accurate pricing.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with colleagues and management to clarify pricing information.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted on time.
• Identify risks, price discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use estimating processes and systems to prepare quotations.
• Collaborate with MD and team to support estimating function.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Estimating experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Electrical Estimator (AT3476) Maghera, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum

Location: Maghera, Northern Ireland
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 - DOE
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm, with a 2:00pm finish on Fridays
Holiday: 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Bonus: Hybrid - 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an Electrical Estimator on behalf of an established electrical contractor operating across Northern Ireland.

The company delivers electrical contracting and installation services, undertaking projects involving the installation, upgrade and delivery of electrical systems for a range of clients. They are looking for someone with a strong electrical background who can support the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates and quotations, working closely with the Managing Director and wider team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, with a varied workload, hybrid working and the opportunity to develop your estimating skills with ongoing training and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing estimates and quotations for electrical projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings and tender documentation to understand electrical requirements.
• Assess materials, labour and associated costs to support accurate project pricing.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with colleagues and management to clarify project requirements and pricing information.
• Help ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted within required timescales.
• Identify potential commercial risks, pricing discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use estimating processes and systems to prepare and manage quotations.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and wider team to support the estimating function and successful project delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong electrical background and the practical knowledge needed to understand electrical installations and project requirements.

This role would suit someone with previous estimating experience or an electrical industry professional looking to develop their career within electrical estimating.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator, or a strong electrical background with an interest in developing estimating skills.
• A solid understanding of the electrical industry and electrical installations.
• Good practical and technical knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A reliable, professional and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• A willingness to learn new processes and estimating systems.
• The ability to commute to Maghera reliably.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays: 2:00pm finish.
• Full training and ongoing support from the existing team.
• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and involvement in the estimating function.
• The chance to join a well-established electrical contractor operating across Northern Ireland.