Senior LV Switchgear Estimator - High-Value Tenders

Ltek Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment Ltd in Derby is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead quotations for complex LV switchgear projects. You will interpret customer specs, prepare competitive tender submissions and ensure designs comply with BS EN 61439 and related standards.

Working with Sales, Engineering, Planning and Production, you will own the pre-order estimating process, manage high-value tenders, and drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical estimating within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator, ideally specialising in LV switchgear.
• Strong knowledge of heavy-duty LV switchboards and power distribution systems.
• Detailed understanding of BS EN 61439 and low-voltage switchgear assembly requirements.
• Experience estimating busbar systems, circuit breakers, protection devices, fault ratings and complex distribution arrangements.
• Knowledge of control circuitry, automatic changeover systems and power factor correction.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and detailed technical specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive and timely quotations for complex, high-value LV switchgear and switchboard projects.
• Interpret customer specifications, electrical drawings, schematics and technical tender documentation.
• Estimate heavy-duty LV switchgear assemblies, including main switchboards, distribution boards and associated power distribution equipment.
• Ensure proposed switchgear designs and quotations comply with BS EN 61439 requirements, where applicable.
• Assess technical requirements relating to busbar systems, fault ratings, circuit breakers, protection devices and distribution arrangements.
• Estimate control circuitry, automatic changeover systems, power factor correction equipment and associated components.
• Produce technical submissions, bills of materials, pricing schedules and supporting quotation documentation.
• Maintain accurate quotation records in accordance with the Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Manage the pre-order estimating process, ensuring technical, commercial and contractual requirements are addressed.
• Liaise with customers to resolve technical queries, specification discrepancies and commercial issues before order placement.
• Provide technical, contractual and pricing support to Sales and Engineering teams, including project variations.
• Take responsibility for quotations involving significant technical complexity and commercial value.
• Monitor estimating performance and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Work collaboratively with Planning, Production and other departments to ensure quotations reflect practical manufacturing requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality, documentation and professional conduct.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Switchgear engineering

BS EN 61439

Tender preparation

Power distribution

Schematic interpretation

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Ltek Recruitment Ltd in Derby is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead quotations for complex LV switchgear projects. You will interpret customer specs, prepare competitive tender submissions and ensure designs comply with BS EN 61439 and related standards.

Working with Sales, Engineering, Planning and Production, you will own the pre-order estimating process, manage high-value tenders, and drive continuous improvement in estimating accuracy and efficiency.