Senior Electrical Estimator

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to prepare quotations for heavy-duty LV switchgear projects in the UK. You will interpret customer specs, tender documentation and electrical schematics to produce competitive, compliant bids.

The role involves coordinating with Sales, Engineering, Planning and Production to ensure accurate costings and timely submissions, while upholding ISO 9001 standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical estimating or switchgear engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations for complex LV switchgear projects.
• Interpret customer specifications, drawings and tender documents.
• Estimate switchgear assemblies including main switchboards and distribution equipment.
• Ensure quotations comply with BS EN 61439 where applicable.
• Liaise with customers to resolve technical queries before orders.
• Maintain quotation records and support Sales, Engineering teams.
• Monitor estimating performance and identify process improvements.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Switchgear engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project tender management

Education

Electrical engineering knowledge

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a specialist electrical switchgear manufacturing business, with a strong focus on heavy-duty low-voltage (LV) switchgear and power distribution systems.

The role involves preparing accurate, commercially competitive quotations for complex, high-value switchboard projects, ensuring technical compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards, particularly BS EN 61439.

Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Planning and Production teams, you will take ownership of complex tenders, provide technical and commercial expertise, and contribute to the continued development of the estimating function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive and timely quotations for complex, high-value LV switchgear and switchboard projects.
• Interpret customer specifications, electrical drawings, schematics and technical tender documentation.
• Estimate heavy-duty LV switchgear assemblies, including main switchboards, distribution boards and associated power distribution equipment.
• Ensure proposed switchgear designs and quotations comply with BS EN 61439 requirements, where applicable.
• Assess technical requirements relating to busbar systems, fault ratings, circuit breakers, protection devices and distribution arrangements.
• Estimate control circuitry, automatic changeover systems, power factor correction equipment and associated components.
• Produce technical submissions, bills of materials, pricing schedules and supporting quotation documentation.
• Maintain accurate quotation records in accordance with the Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Manage the pre-order estimating process, ensuring technical, commercial and contractual requirements are addressed.
• Liaise with customers to resolve technical queries, specification discrepancies and commercial issues before order placement.
• Provide technical, contractual and pricing support to Sales and Engineering teams, including project variations.
• Take responsibility for quotations involving significant technical complexity and commercial value.
• Monitor estimating performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Work collaboratively with Planning, Production and other departments to ensure quotations reflect practical manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, documentation and professional conduct.

Ideal Background

• Significant experience in electrical estimating or switchgear engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator, ideally specialising in LV switchgear.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty LV switchboards, power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Detailed understanding of BS EN 61439 and low-voltage switchgear assembly requirements.
• Experience estimating busbar systems, circuit breakers, protection devices, fault ratings and complex distribution arrangements.
• Knowledge of control circuitry, automatic changeover systems and power factor correction.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and detailed technical specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• A good standard of general education, supported by relevant electrical engineering knowledge or qualifications.
• Strong technical estimating, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and technical compliance processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.