Electrical Estimator

Upfront Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Estimator for an established Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering new-build and refurbishment projects in the UK. The role focuses on preparing accurate, competitive tenders for electrical building services, from smaller works to larger packages.

You will read drawings and specifications, prepare detailed estimates, and manage multiple tender deadlines, collaborating with commercial and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing electrical building services projects.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to manage several tender deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates, take-offs and cost plans from drawings and specifications.
• Review tender documents and identify project risks.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Work with design and delivery teams to identify cost savings.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings.
• Manage tender deadlines and maintain clear pricing records.
• Keep labour rates and material prices up to date.
• Hand successful tenders over to the project delivery team.

Skills

Estimating

Tendering

Take-offs

Cost planning

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company package

Location: Sheffield

Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting an Electrical Estimator for an established Mechanical & Electrical contractor delivering new-build and refurbishment projects.

About the Company

The company works across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, residential and public sector projects throughout Yorkshire, the North West and the wider UK.

It has a steady pipeline of work and an experienced pre-construction team.

Why Join?

As an Electrical Estimator, you will work on varied projects with support from the commercial and operational teams. The business offers consistent work and opportunities to develop.

About the Role

The Electrical Estimator will prepare accurate, competitive tenders for electrical building services projects, from smaller works to larger packages.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare estimates, take-offs and cost plans from drawings and specifications.
• Review tender documents and identify project risks.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Work with design and delivery teams to identify cost savings.
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings.
• Manage tender deadlines and maintain clear pricing records.
• Keep labour rates and material prices up to date.
• Hand successful tenders over to the project delivery team.

Candidate Background

This Electrical Estimator role suits someone with experience pricing electrical building services projects.

You will need to read drawings and specifications, prepare detailed estimates and manage several tender deadlines.