Senior Electrical Estimator – Lead Bids & Costing

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

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