Electrical Estimator

Mech Electrics Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical contractor in Warrington is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their pre-contract estimating team. This office-based role involves preparing detailed tenders and managing the tender process for various sectors including Residential and Commercial. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge in electrical services, experience in estimating, and familiarity with relevant technologies. The position offers competitive benefits including a salary sacrifice scheme for a company car, private healthcare, and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance

Fuel card

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private healthcare and life insurance

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, with ideally a good understanding of mechanical services.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to produce financially robust tenders.
• Ability to maintain quality standards in line with QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed electrical tenders and cost plans.
• Management of the tender process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Liaison with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, sourcing new supply chain partners.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Experience estimating across multiple sectors

Familiarity with BREEAM, NABERS, Part L, Smart Building technologies

Proactive and flexible in approach to deadlines

Experience using Trimble Estimation software

Competent in electronic document control systems

Tools

Trimble Estimation software

Job description

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Estimator to join a successful Tier 1 M&E contractor based in Warrington. You will be part of a pre-contract estimating team in a predominantly office-based role and will support the delivery of fast-paced tender and pre-construction activities across a range of sectors including Residential, Commercial, Education, Leisure, Industrial and Energy.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of detailed electrical tenders and cost plans

• Management of the tender process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Attendance at mid- and post-tender meetings

Post-tender cost control and handover support

• Liaison with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, including sourcing new supply chain partners
• Working collaboratively within an integrated M&E team

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services, with ideally a good understanding of mechanical services
• Experience estimating across multiple sectors
• Familiarity with BREEAM, NABERS, Part L, and Smart Building technologies
• Commercially aware, with the ability to produce financially robust tenders
• Proactive, thorough, and flexible in approach to deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience using Trimble Estimation software
• Competent in electronic document control systems
• Ability to maintain quality standards in line with QA procedures

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance
• Fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution