Electrical Estimator - 4 day week hybrid role

Resource Matters Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term career development

Supportive working environment

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Resource Matters Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for electrical installations across commercial and industrial sectors. You’ll collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and project teams to support successful tender submissions.

Key responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing take-offs, and negotiating with suppliers to produce detailed bid packages for new contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator.
• Understanding of electrical codes (BS 7671) and systems.
• Able to interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Experience with estimating software and costings.
• Strong attention to detail and maths skills.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, drawings and specs to identify electrical scope.
• Perform material take-offs and price market-priced items.
• Analyse labour, plant, materials, preliminaries and overheads.
• Estimate man-hours and costs for equipment (lifts/generators).
• Compile bid packages and formal quotations for tenders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for quotes.
• Identify risks and value-engineering options.
• Attend tender clarification meetings as needed.
• Support bid handover to project and commercial teams.

Skills

Electrical Estimator

BS 7671 knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Tender negotiations

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3)

Certified Professional Estimator (CPE)

Tools

Trimble

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Estimator4 day week due to condensed hours and flexible hours

Job Summary

My client is seeking an experienced and detail focused Electrical Estimator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical installation projects across commercial and industrial sectors. You will work closely with pre-construction, commercial, and project delivery teams to support successful tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, technical drawings and project specifications to identify the full electrical scope, including wire lengths, fixtures, and distribution systems.
• Carry out material take-offs - quantifying all necessary materials (e.g. conduits, switches, lighting, cables) and researching current market prices to ensure accurate costing.
• Analyse labour, plant, materials, preliminaries, and overheads.
• Estimating the required man-hours based on project complexity and determining the costs for specialised equipment like lifts or generators.
• Compiling detailed bid packages and formal quotations to compete for new contracts.
• Coordinating with suppliers for quotes, negotiating with subcontractors, and presenting final estimates to clients or senior management.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and value-engineering options.
• Attend tender clarification meetings when required.
• Provide estimating support during bid handover to project and commercial teams.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator.
• In depth understanding of electrical codes (e.g. BS 7671) and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using software, such as Trimble, and proficient in using Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail, strong mathematical aptitude and excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tender deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Professional credentials such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE).
• Experience working in a similar environment would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Stable workload with long-term career development opportunities.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects.

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive organisation who offer a supportive working environment .