Electrical Estimator

Professional Technical Jobs ⫽ Estimator

Leeds, West Yorkshire

£50,000 - £60,000 + car/allowance & benefits

Permanent, Full time

Desirable Skills

Electrical estimating, Tender preparation, Design & build estimating, Take-offs from drawings, Estimating systems / software, Labour & material build-ups, Scope review, Assumptions & exclusions, Commercial risk identification, Microsoft Excel

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Job description

​Overview

We are currently seeking an Electrical Estimator in Leeds to join an established building services contractor, supporting the preparation of accurate, timely tenders for multi-million-pound M&E schemes.

This role offers a varied workload across sectors including commercial, residential, public sector, education, industrial and leisure, with estimating involvement on projects valued up to £20m.

It suits someone who is commercially aware, confident working to deadlines, and comfortable engaging with both internal bid teams and external stakeholders throughout the tender process.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established building services contractor with a strong presence in the region and a steady pipeline of work across a broad range of sectors.

They have a structured pre-construction and bid function, backed by experienced delivery teams, and offer a long-term opportunity for an estimator who values quality, consistency, and clear process.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with the bid management team to submit accurate tenders on time
• Preparing detailed estimates for both pre-designed and full design and build projects up to £20m
• Taking off quantities from drawings and inputting data into the estimating system
• Reviewing scope and identifying commercial risks, assumptions, and exclusions
• Suggesting alternative installation methods where they add commercial value
• Attending pre-tender, mid-tender, post-tender, and site meetings as required
• Supporting contract award activity and handing over secured projects to project managers
• Managing your own workload to meet tight deadlines across multiple tenders
• Liaising with clients and consultants to answer quotation queries clearly and professionally

Skills & Experience Required

• Electrical qualifications and relevant industry experience aligned to the role
• Proven experience estimating electrical works at a similar level
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify financial risk and scope gaps early
• Confident communicator, able to work with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Good IT skills, including estimating systems, Excel and Word (Microsoft Project beneficial)
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction methods, and electrical installation techniques
• Excellent time management and a tidy, methodical approach to documentation

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Contractual sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (following a qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site gym

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