Senior Electrical Estimator

MARCH; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

MARCH, a leading engineering services provider, is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Burton upon Trent. The role focuses on delivering high-quality bids, preparing detailed cost estimates, and driving commercial success across projects.

You will review drawings, issue supplier enquiries, and present bids for approval with a focus on risk management and margin improvement. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical/building services background, excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Electrical background in Building Services (MEP).
• Experience in electrical estimating or strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Provide high level design for containment and LV systems where required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact between MARCH and clients throughout the bid process.
• Review tender drawings and prepare accurate quantity take-offs.
• Issue enquiries to the supply chain and evaluate quotations.
• Build detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
• Support value engineering and innovative bid solutions.
• Manage risk in line with commercial policy.
• Prepare and present bids for internal approval and client submission.
• Produce final tender documentation.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations, and governance processes.
• Manage contract terms, warranties, and obligations.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and margin improvement.

Skills

Electrical background

Read electrical drawings

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Driving license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Burton upon Trent

We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our growing team in Burton upon Trent. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality bids and driving commercial success within a leading engineering business.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the main point of contact between MARCH and clients throughout the bid process
• Reviewing tender drawings and preparing accurate quantity take-offs
• Issuing enquiries to the supply chain and evaluating returned quotations
• Building detailed cost estimates using estimating software
• Supporting value engineering and innovative bid solutions
• Managing risk in line with commercial policy
• Preparing and presenting bids for internal approval and client submission
• Producing final tender documentation
• Supporting contract reviews, negotiations, and governance processes
• Managing contract terms, warranties, and obligations
• Contributing to commercial strategy and margin improvement

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications

• Electrical background within Building Services (MEP)
• Experience in electrical estimating or strong commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Provide high level design for containment and LV systems where required
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working across teams and influencing stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Full UK driving license

What we offer

• A competitive salary + Car allowance
• A world leading flexible benefits package and healthcare.
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career development within a successful and growing business.

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know