Electrical Estimator - OPEN TO JUNIORS (HND or higher)

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an Electrical Estimator in Belfast. The role involves producing accurate cost estimates, working closely with engineering teams on control panels, and liaising with clients for specification clarifications. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in estimation and relevant electrical qualifications. The position offers competitive salaries, diverse projects, and a strong team culture with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunity to work on high-spec projects

Supportive team culture

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Estimator or in a similar role.
• Experience within a control panel or switchgear manufacturing environment.
• Desirable: Experience in electrical schematic design or procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client specifications and tender documents for cost estimates.
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and specifications.
• Work with engineering teams to prepare detailed costings for projects.
• Source and verify supplier quotations for project components.
• Support procurement and production with cost data and project forecasting.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC or HND)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Estimator OPEN TO JUNIORS ( HND or higher)

Description: We are hiring for our client, a well-established and growing engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and integration of control systems and LV switchgear. They now wish to appoint an Electrical Control Panel Estimator to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estimator or electrically trained professional to contribute to the delivery of bespoke electrical solutions across a variety of sectors, including water and wastewater treatment, power generation, food and beverage, HVAC, building services, and industrial process control. The successful Electrical Estimator will play a key role in developing accurate and competitive costings, ensuring all estimates are technically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with project requirements.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
2. Diverse, technically interesting projects across multiple industries
3. Excellent team culture with real long‑term career potential

The Role:

• Review and interpret client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to produce accurate and timely cost estimates
• Liaise with customers to clarify requirements, specifications, and any necessary design modifications or approvals
• Work with engineering and production teams to prepare detailed costings for control panels, LV switchboards, MCCs, PLC/SCADA systems, and automation projects
• Source and verify supplier quotations, ensuring materials and components are competitive and available within project deadlines
• Support procurement and production by maintaining up-to-date cost data and forecasting project expenditure
• Contribute to internal planning meetings to monitor lead times, project progress, and delivery schedules

The Person:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Electrical Estimator or in a similar role within a control panel or switchgear manufacturing environment
• Relevant electrical qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC or HND)
• Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and client‑facing
• Desirable: Experience in electrical schematic design (AutoCAD), CUBIC modular system design, or procurement/supply chain functions

The Rewards:

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high‑spec projects
• Supportive, engineering‑led team culture
• Long‑term career progression within an expanding business

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

To find out more and apply for this Electrical Estimator job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy partnering with Engineering & Manufacturing professionals and businesses across Northern Ireland and Ireland. With deep sector expertise and a relationship‑driven approach, we help candidates and clients achieve lasting success.

Salary is negotiable within the stated range based on experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.