Senior Estimator

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

About the Role

Ready to lead bids that win major projects? We're looking for a commercially savvy Senior Electrical Estimator / Bid Lead to take ownership of high-value building services tenders from enquiry through to submission. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where your expertise will directly influence project wins, business growth and future success. You'll be trusted to lead bids, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, manage risk and produce competitive, high-quality tender submissions that set Emico apart.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced senior estimator who thrives under pressure, enjoys taking ownership and has a track record of delivering successful tenders within complex engineering and building services environments.

Experience & 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.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially astute with a natural eye for detail.
• Strong mechanical and electrical estimating knowledge.
• Experience using Amtech, Countfire and Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead bids independently and influence decision making.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines.
• A problem solver who looks for solutions, not obstacles.
• Driven, ambitious and committed to delivering exceptional results.
• Aligned to Emico's values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Why Join Us?

At Emico, we're passionate about delivering complex engineering and infrastructure solutions that shape the built environment of tomorrow. Our vision is to create a sustainable built environment for a future world, and our commitment to delivering projects Right First Time drives everything we do. As a growing and ambitious business, we give our people the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You'll join a collaborative team of industry experts where innovation is encouraged, success is recognised, and your contribution directly influences the future growth of the business. If you're looking for a role that offers responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help win exciting projects, we'd love to hear from you.

• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Pension Scheme or Pension Salary Sacrifice
• Competitive Annual Leave Entitlement

Diversity & Inclusion

Emico is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encourage applicants to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of their application journey.