Electrical Estimator

EQUANS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 4x annual salary

Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

CSR days per year

Learning opportunities & training

Job summary

Equans Sci‑Tech is recruiting an Electrical Estimator based in Manchester to join a close-knit estimating team. You’ll deliver accurate trade pricing and support the full tender lifecycle from pre-qualification through submission.

You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure estimates align with specifications, produce fully costed tender data, and build strong client/vendor relationships. A strong emphasis on safety and compliance runs through all activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Estimator role within the industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of tender processes.
• Background in working within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor.
• Extensive trades knowledge for accurate cost planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, resources and cost.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with deadline focus.
• Commitment to Health & Safety across all activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to auditable cost estimates.
• Review project documentation to understand scope.
• Produce tender documents, budgets and BOQs with back-up data.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to align with specs.
• Deliver fully costed pricing with audit trails for client specs.
• Assist in tender production and client relations.
• Prepare prices and forecasts for projects.
• Attend site visits to estimate and analyse results.
• Establish long-term relationships with key vendors.
• Stay updated on industry pricing and trends.

Skills

Estimator experience

Electrical engineering knowledge

Commercial awareness

M&E subcontractor or main contractor

Time/resource/financial management

Planning & organisational skills

Health & safety

Written and verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Equans Sci-Tech is recruiting an Electrical Estimator to join the team based in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close-knit estimating team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across Data Centres, Pharmaceutical / Clean Room Environments, Process Engineering & Industrial Works.

As an integral member of the Estimating Team, the Electrical Estimator will be responsible for delivering accurate and high-quality trade pricing. This role involves supporting the full tender lifecycle – from initial pre-qualification stage through the preparation, adjudication process to final submission – ensuring competitive and compliant proposals are developed in line with company standards.

What you will deliver?

• Actively contribute to the team providing accurate and auditable cost estimates
• Reviewing project documentation to develop a clear understanding of project scope and requirements
• Accurately review and/or produce tender documents and drawings, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• Work collaboratively with engineers and projects managers to clarify design requirements and ensure estimates align with project specifications
• Have responsibility for the delivery of fully costed and detailed pricing in response to client specifications with appropriate back-up data and audit trail documentation
• Assist in the production and submission of tenders for various clients whilst building relationships with these clients
• Prepare prices and forecast for the projects
• Attend sites visits as required to estimate and produce analysis of the results
• Establish and maintain long term relationship with key vendors
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a similar Estimator role within the industry
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices
• Commercial awareness
• Background in working within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor
• Extensive Trades knowledge
• Demonstrate experience in managing time, resource & financial managerial
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across all activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and build positive working relationships
• Highly computer literate and analytical - competent in use of Microsoft Excel and estimating software

Who are we?

Equans Sci-Tech is a specialist partner for mission-critical environments - cleanrooms, laboratories and manufacturing plants, providing a fully integrated, single-source approach to define, design and deliver advanced facilities with absolute certainty.

Our lifecycle management mindset and value engineering model ensure cost certainty, faster speed to market, and long-term ROI. From strategic consultation and compliant, sustainable, technology-agnostic designs to seamless delivery, handover and ongoing optimisation, we create future-proof technical facilities and drive unmatched business outcomes.

Backed by deep expertise, collaborative engagement and a culture of continuous knowledge development, we guarantee reliable, innovative solutions that support safety, sustainability and long-term success.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.