Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead High-Value Bids & Growth

First Recruitment Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

First Recruitment Group seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead high-value electrical tenders in Burton upon Trent. You will work with commercial and technical teams to develop competitive solutions and drive accurate estimating to support growth.

Role involves client liaison, bid preparation, cost estimation, and value engineering while managing commercial risk and governance through the tender lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Electrical background in Building Services/MEP required.
• Experience in electrical estimating or strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• High-level design input for containment and LV systems where needed.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence working across multiple teams with stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as main client contact throughout bid process.
• Review tender drawings and prepare quantity take-offs.
• Issue enquiries to the supply chain and assess quotes.
• Build detailed cost estimates using estimating software.
• Support value engineering and bid optimisation activities.
• Identify and manage commercial risk in estimating.
• Prepare and present bids for internal approval and client submission.
• Produce final tender documentation.
• Support contract reviews, negotiations and governance.
• Manage contract terms, warranties and obligations.
• Contribute to commercial strategy and margin improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical background

Estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Containment/LV design

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

MS Word & Excel

UK driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

First Recruitment Group seeks a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead high-value electrical tenders in Burton upon Trent. You will work with commercial and technical teams to develop competitive solutions and drive accurate estimating to support growth.

Role involves client liaison, bid preparation, cost estimation, and value engineering while managing commercial risk and governance through the tender lifecycle.