Junior Estimator

Streamline Search; Goole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist electrical contractor is seeking an Electrical Estimator to produce accurate and competitive estimates for utility and infrastructure projects. The role includes analysing project specifications, collaborating with internal teams, and attending site visits. Candidates with relevant electrical qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car or allowance, 23 days annual leave, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and health insurance

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the utility sector.
• Solid understanding of contract documents, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient in estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and accurate estimates and tender submissions.
• Analyse specifications and drawings to assess project requirements.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, design and project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numerical abilities

Analytical abilities

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications or equivalent industry certification

Tools

Estimating software

Trimble (Amtech)

AutoCAD

Relux

Job description

Overview

Electrical Estimator

Our client is a specialist electrical contractor delivering installations for utility and infrastructure projects, primarily based in and around Yorkshire, with growing expertise in sustainable and renewable energy systems.

They are now seeking an Electrical Estimator who will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive electrical estimates and tender submissions by analysing project requirements, managing pricing, and collaborating with internal teams to meet bid deadlines.

*Candidates at all levels will be considered

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Primarily office-based, with site visits as required
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical and health insurance
• Company pension scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare competitive and accurate estimates and tender submissions
• Analyse specifications and drawings to assess project requirements
• Manage supplier and subcontractor pricing, seeking value engineering opportunities
• Collaborate with pre-construction, design and project teams to support tenders and proposals
• Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings as required
• Plan ahead to meet all tender deadlines

Role Requirements

• Experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the utility sector
• Strong commercial awareness and keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, engineers, and suppliers
• Solid understanding of contract documents, technical drawings, and specifications
• Relevant electrical qualifications or equivalent industry certification
• Proficient in estimating software
• Working knowledge of Trimble (Amtech), AutoCAD, or Relux is desirable but not essential
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities

*Please be aware this job description is a general overview and subject to change as per our clients' needs.