Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead High-Value Bids

Emico Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Free Will Writing Service

Free Mortgage Advice

Pension Scheme or Pension Salary Sacr1

Competitive Annual Leave Entitlement

Job summary

Emico Ltd is seeking a commercially savvy Senior Electrical Estimator / Bid Lead to own high-value tender campaigns from enquiry to submission. You will produce competitive cost estimates, review documents for risks and opportunities, and develop winning bid strategies with operations and commercial teams.

In this role you will lead supplier and subcontractor enquiries, prepare pricing schedules and take-offs, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven MEP estimating experience within building services, infrastructure, rail, industrial or commercial sectors.
• Strong track record of leading and delivering successful tender submissions.
• Experience preparing budget estimates, detailed cost plans and tender pricing.
• Excellent understanding of RMM and NRM measurement methodologies.
• Ability to assess technical, commercial and contractual risks.
• Strong knowledge of the MEP supply chain and subcontractor market.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Trade background within building services desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP bids from enquiry through to final submission and handover.
• Produce accurate, competitive and commercially robust cost estimates.
• Review tender documentation and identify project risks, opportunities and key requirements.
• Develop winning bid strategies in collaboration with operational and commercial teams.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries, quotations and negotiations.
• Prepare accurate take-offs, pricing schedules and tender submissions.
• Present bid proposals and recommendations to senior leadership teams.
• Review contract conditions and highlight commercial risks early.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple tenders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across estimating and bid processes.
• Act as a key contributor to securing future business growth.

Skills

MEP estimating knowledge

Tender leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Organised

Ambitious

Values alignment

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Countfire

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emico Ltd is seeking a commercially savvy Senior Electrical Estimator / Bid Lead to own high-value tender campaigns from enquiry to submission. You will produce competitive cost estimates, review documents for risks and opportunities, and develop winning bid strategies with operations and commercial teams.

In this role you will lead supplier and subcontractor enquiries, prepare pricing schedules and take-offs, and present recommendations to senior leadership.