Electrical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their UK Estimation Department. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 years of estimating experience with an M&E contractor. The ideal candidate will analyze tender opportunities and collaborate closely with various teams to prepare competitive bids. This position offers health care, a pension, and career progression within a global firm.

Benefits

Health care

Pension

Private healthcare cover

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' estimating experience with an M&E contractor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems within building services.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender opportunities and present recommendations to management.
• Review tender documentation for client requirements.
• Accurately quantify electrical materials and requirements for projects.
• Build up competitive labour rates.
• Collaborate with the mechanical estimator for complete M&E bids.

Skills

Tender analysis

Electrical systems knowledge

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Third-level qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Quantity Surveying

Job description

Electrical EstimatorLocation: UK (Hybrid – office & home)Salary: Negotiable DOEAbout Designer GroupDesigner 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 | DeliverThe OpportunityWe’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 ResponsibilitiesAnalyse 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 YouThird-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 cover25 days holiday plus bank holidaysHybrid working model (office and home)Travel expenses coveredCareer progression opportunities within a global M&E contractorAccredited Engineers Ireland Employer for CPDPathway to chartershipOpportunities to work on high-profile UK & international projectsHow 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.