Electrical Estimator

Strong Recruitment Group; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator in Leeds. This role involves producing quotations for projects up to £20 million across various sectors. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000, a car allowance, 35 days annual leave, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance & insurance

35 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Contractual sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site gym

CPD training

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical estimating required.
• Ability to price electrical works accurately.
• Strong IT skills in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for projects.
• Collaborate with bid management team for tenders.
• Identify commercial risks and provide insights.

Skills

Relevant electrical qualifications

Experience in electrical estimating

Client-facing skills

IT skills across estimating software

Knowledge of construction methods

Commercial awareness

Tools

Extreme Estimating System

Excel

Word

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Estimator

Location: Leeds (Office-based, hybrid can be discussed)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 + Car Allowance/Insurance
Benefits: 35 days annual leave incl. bank holidays, Enhanced Pension, CPD Training, Career Progression, Cycle to Work, On-site Gym & more

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and highly professional Electrical Estimator to join our client’s Leeds team. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate, commercially sound quotations for projects across multiple sectors, including commercial, residential, public sector, education, industrial, retail, and leisure – with project values reaching up to £20 million.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering strong long-term career progression, a varied workload, and the chance to work within a supportive, established team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for pre-designed and design & build projects up to £20m
• Collaborate with the bid management team to deliver timely, accurate tenders
• Provide alternative installation proposals to create commercial advantages
• Carry out detailed quantity take-offs and input data into the Extreme Estimating System
• Identify commercial risks and provide financial insight
• Attend pre-tender, mid-tender, post-tender and client/site meetings
• Secure contracts and carry out thorough project handovers to project managers
• Manage your workload effectively to meet tight deadlines
• Liaise directly with clients, responding to all quotation queries

Criteria / What We’re Looking For

• Relevant electrical qualifications & strong experience in electrical estimating
• Proven ability to price electrical works accurately and competitively
• Excellent client-facing skills – confident dealing with consultants and stakeholders
• Strong IT skills across estimating software, Excel, Word, and MS Project
• Solid knowledge of materials, construction methods & electrical installation techniques
• Sharp commercial awareness and strong time-management

Benefits

• £50,000 – £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Car allowance & insurance
• 35 days annual leave (including bank hols)
• Enhanced pension
• Contractual sick pay
• Enhanced maternity/paternity (after qualifying period)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site gym
• CPD training & genuine career progression opportunities
• Varied work across multiple sectors

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a long-term role with high-value projects, excellent benefits, and real development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.