Electrical Estimator

Mech Electrics Limited; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their dynamic Pre-Contract team. This permanent office-based role in Warrington involves managing the tender process, producing detailed bids, and liaising with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electrical building services, commercial acumen, and experience with estimation software. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. If you're proactive and enjoy working in a collaborative team, this position is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Company car salary sacrifice scheme

25 days holiday (+ 8 days public holidays)

Private Health Care

Life insurance

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Opportunities for career progression

Further technical and personal development

Qualifications

• Candidates should have comprehensive knowledge of electrical services.
• Experience in a variety of sectors is ideal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tender process and ensure deadlines are met.
• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.

Skills

Electrical building services knowledge

Commercial acumen

Tender management

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

Relevant experience in electrical engineering

Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering

Tools

Estimation software

Job description

Due to continued expansion, our client, a successful M&E contractor, has an immediate vacancy for an Electrical Estimator to join their highly successful Pre-Contract team based at their offices in Warrington.
Our client provides design and installation of mechanical and electrical services, predominantly delivering schemes in the Residential, Commercial, Education, Leisure, Industrial, and Energy Sectors.
As a specialist, they provide quick turnaround of tender & preconstruction information and therefore this is a permanent office-based position; however, occasional flexible/home working is offered where the workload permits.

Responsibilities

1. Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans
2. Attending mid and post tender meetings
3. Post tender control
4. Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients
5. Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads

The position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met. Whilst electrically biased, the position also would benefit from a basic knowledge of mechanical engineering services. Candidates will need to demonstrate relevant experience and will ideally have worked in a wide range of sectors as detailed above. Familiarity with project requirements for BREEAM, Nabers, Part L, and Smart Building Technologies is desirable.

Requirements

1. Pro-active and approachable
2. Lead by example
3. Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services
4. Thorough and efficient
5. Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge
6. Understanding of associated electrical services
7. Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
8. Flexible in approach to deadlines
9. Computer literate with experience of “Estimation” software or similar
10. Issuing/updating tender documents via an electronic control system
11. Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment
12. Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies
13. Working in an integrated M&E team

Package

1. Competitive salary
2. Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance
3. 25 days holiday (+ 8 days public holidays) with the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days, along with the ability to earn additional service days
4. 1 day p.w. hybrid
5. Private Health Care
6. Life insurance
7. Pension Scheme with 5.5% Employer contribution, Employee contribution of 3.5% with the ability to contribute further
8. Opportunities for career progression
9. Further technical and personal development