Senior Electrical Estimator - Tender & Bids Expert

First Recruitment Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

Car allowance

Flexible benefits package

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering services business for a Senior Electrical Estimator in Burton upon Trent. You will lead tender activity, cooperate with commercial and technical teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role offers a negotiable salary, car allowance, and a flexible benefits package, with opportunities to influence major tenders and grow with a successful, expanding business.

Qualifications

• Electrical background in Building Services / MEP (read drawings, schematics, specs).
• Electrical estimating experience or strong commercial awareness.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact with clients throughout the bid process.
• Review tender drawings and prepare accurate quantity take-offs.
• Issue enquiries to the supply chain and evaluate returned quotations.
• Build detailed and accurate cost estimates using estimating software.
• Support value engineering and develop innovative bid solutions.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical Building Services

Estimating experience

Reading drawings/schematics

Negotiation

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Driving licence

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

First Recruitment Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering services business for a Senior Electrical Estimator in Burton upon Trent. You will lead tender activity, cooperate with commercial and technical teams to deliver competitive bids.

The role offers a negotiable salary, car allowance, and a flexible benefits package, with opportunities to influence major tenders and grow with a successful, expanding business.