Senior Electrical Estimator for Multi‑Million Projects

Elite Hire Solutions; Derby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Death-in-service benefit

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Additional employee benefits

Office-based role

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions in Derby is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare competitive tenders for multi-million-pound commercial projects. You will work with the commercial and project teams to support delivery and profitability.

The role requires at least 5 years in electrical estimating within M&E, with a strong grasp of electrical packages, drawings, specs and tender documentation. Office-based, steady career prospects and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical estimating within M&E or building services.
• Experience estimating commercial projects valued in the multi-millions.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services installations and costs.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Excellent commercial awareness, attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions for large-scale commercial projects.
• Estimate electrical packages on multi-million-pound projects.
• Analyse drawings, specifications, tender documentation and project requirements.
• Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Produce accurate cost breakdowns, take-offs and bills of quantities.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Cost breakdowns

Drawings interpretation

Subcontractor quotations

Job description

Elite Hire Solutions in Derby is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare competitive tenders for multi-million-pound commercial projects. You will work with the commercial and project teams to support delivery and profitability.

The role requires at least 5 years in electrical estimating within M&E, with a strong grasp of electrical packages, drawings, specs and tender documentation. Office-based, steady career prospects and benefits accompany the position.