Electrical Estimator / Bid Manager (Contractor - Armagh)

VanRath; Armagh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Armagh is seeking an Electrical Estimator / Bid Manager. You will be responsible for preparing competitive tenders and managing project costs. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Attractive remuneration package includes a pension, holiday, and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Company pension

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Company vehicle

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an estimating or commercial role in the electrical or construction sector.
• Ability to prepare competitive tenders for projects.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Research costs for tender submissions.
• Prepare quotations for electrical projects.
• Monitor project costs against budgets.

Skills

Estimating experience

Interpreting drawings

Tender preparation

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

Electrical Estimator / Bid Manager (Contractor - Armagh)

CLIENT

An excellent opportunity for an Electrical Estimator / Bid Manager to join the growing team at Fox Electrical Contractors Ltd, a well-established and reputable contractor based in Armagh.

With a strong pipeline of projects across commercial, industrial and public-sector sectors, the company continues to expand its operations and is now seeking an experienced and driven professional to support their tendering and commercial activities.

This is a key role within a successful and growing business offering stability, autonomy and long-term career progression.

The Ideal Person

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years' experience in an estimating or similar commercial role within the electrical or wider construction sector.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and prepare accurate material take-offs.
• Experience preparing competitive tenders ranging from small works to multi-million-pound projects.
• Good IT proficiency, ideally with:
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Any recognised estimating software
• A strong communicator with an organised and methodical approach.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

As Electrical Estimator / Bid Manager, you will play a key role in supporting ongoing growth through:

• Researching labour, material, transport and equipment costs for tender submissions.
• Preparing detailed and competitive quotations for a broad range of electrical projects.
• Obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations and maintaining an up-to-date cost database.
• Assessing project risks and contributing to bid strategy.
• Supporting bids for new contracts and liaising with clients, principal contractors and design teams.
• Monitoring project costs to ensure delivery within estimated budgets.
• Attending design and progress meetings as required.

Remuneration

Attractive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

• Company pension
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Access to company vehicle and fuel card for site visits
• Performance-based bonus
• New business incentive

For further information on this vacancy, or to confidentially discuss similar roles within the Electrical or Construction sector in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or get in touch directly.