Senior Electrical Estimator

First Recruitment Group; East Midlands; Vor Ort; GBP 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare

Company pension

Career development

Zusammenfassung

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead high-value electrical tenders in Burton upon Trent. The role involves coordinating with commercial and technical teams to craft competitive solutions and managing tender processes end-to-end.

The position offers permanent work within a growing engineering business, with opportunities for value engineering, client relationship management, and career progression.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working across multiple teams and engaging key stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.

Aufgaben

• Act as the main contact with clients throughout the bid process.
• Review tender drawings and prepare accurate quantity take-offs.
• Issue enquiries to the supply chain and assess quotations.
• Build detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
• Support value engineering and bid optimisation activities.
• Identify and manage commercial risk throughout the estimating process.
• Prepare and present bids for internal approval and client submission.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations and governance processes.
• Manage contract terms, warranties and obligations.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and margin improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Electrical background

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Driving licence

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Take the lead on high-value electrical bids and help shape winning tender strategies in a growing engineering business.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Electrical Estimator, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Burton upon Trent.

Role Purpose

• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality electrical tenders and bids.
• Work closely with commercial and technical teams to develop competitive and innovative solutions.
• Support business growth through accurate estimating and effective bid management.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and commercial improvement.
• Manage client relationships throughout the tendering process.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact with clients throughout the bid process.
• Review tender drawings and prepare accurate quantity take-offs.
• Issue enquiries to the supply chain and assess returned quotations.
• Build detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
• Support value engineering and bid optimisation activities.
• Identify and manage commercial risk throughout the estimating process.
• Prepare and present bids for internal approval and client submission.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations and governance processes.
• Manage contract terms, warranties and obligations.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and margin improvement initiatives.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Electrical background within Building Services / MEP.
• Previous electrical estimating experience or strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to provide high-level design for containment and LV systems where required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working across multiple teams and engaging key stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible benefits package and healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities within a successful and growing business.

Company Information

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support

Salary: Very competitive, Negotiable salary