Electrical Estimator in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Park Central; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Recruitment is assisting an established client in Birmingham to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator for a full-time, permanent role. Salary is GBP 50,000 per year, with a 37.5-hour week.

You will prepare accurate cost estimates for busbar, transformers and power distribution systems, interpret drawings and schedules, develop BOMs and support tenders from enquiry to submission. The role requires strong Excel skills and a good grasp of estimating tools.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in an electrical estimating role.
• Experience with power distribution systems is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for busbar, transformers, underfloor busbar, and desk power systems.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
• Complete quantity take-offs and project scope assessments.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure estimates are technically compliant and commercially competitive.
• Prepare clear commercial offers covering costs, specifications, lead times, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Support tenders from enquiry through to submission.
• Respond to client queries and post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Review project documentation against client requirements.
• Identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Work with technical and sales teams to validate solutions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Ensure BOMs and quotations are traceable and auditable.
• Maintain pricing data and costing templates.
• Support improvements to estimating processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of busbar and underfloor power distribution systems.
• Basic knowledge of cast resin transformers.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Good understanding of cost structures and commercial requirements.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Cost estimation

Tender support

Excel

BOMs

Drawings interpretation

Power distribution

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description Electrical Estimator Location: Birmingham. Salary: GBP50,000 per year Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Job type: Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their ever-expanding team.

Responsibilities of the Electrical Estimator

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for busbar, transformers, underfloor busbar, and desk power systems.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
• Complete quantity take-offs and project scope assessments.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure estimates are technically compliant and commercially competitive.
• Prepare clear commercial offers covering costs, specifications, lead times, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Support tenders from enquiry through to submission.
• Respond to client queries and post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Review project documentation against client requirements.
• Identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Work with technical and sales teams to validate solutions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Ensure BOMs and quotations are traceable and auditable.
• Maintain pricing data and costing templates.
• Support improvements to estimating processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of busbar and underfloor power distribution systems.
• Basic knowledge of cast resin transformers.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Good understanding of cost structures and commercial requirements.

Requirements of the Electrical Estimator

• HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in an electrical estimating role.
• Experience with power distribution systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools.