Senior Electrical Estimator - Lead High-Value Bids

First Recruitment Group; Burton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare

Company pension

Employee wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator for a permanent role in Burton upon Trent. You will lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality electrical tenders, working with commercial and technical teams to shape competitive solutions.

You will review drawings, produce cost estimates, manage enquiries and support value engineering to improve margins while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the bid process.

Qualifications

• Electrical background in Building Services/MEP.
• Previous electrical estimating experience or strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality electrical tenders and bids.
• 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.
• Produce final tender documentation.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations and governance processes.
• Manage contract terms, warranties and obligations.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical background in Building-Eng/

Estimating experience

Read electrical drawings

Design for containment/LV systems

Communication & negotiation

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Word & Excel

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator for a permanent role in Burton upon Trent. You will lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality electrical tenders, working with commercial and technical teams to shape competitive solutions.

You will review drawings, produce cost estimates, manage enquiries and support value engineering to improve margins while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the bid process.