Pre-Construction Electrical Estimator
Electrical Jobs ⫽ Electrical Engineer
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£45,000 - £60,000
Permanent, Full time
Job description
Job Title: Electrical Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator
Location: Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 basic + £6,000 car allowance + performance bonus
Type: Full-Time, PermanentAbout the Company:
We are a dynamic and growing building services contractor specialising in mechanical and electrical installations across commercial, healthcare, residential, and industrial sectors. Known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, we partner with leading developers, consultants, and main contractors across the UK.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an Electrical Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator to lead the electrical estimating and early project development process for new and repeat business.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Pre-Construction Director, the Electrical Pre-Construction Manager / Estimator will play a pivotal role in the tendering process, taking ownership of electrical cost planning, estimating, and bid submissions for a range of projects from £500k to £5m+.
You will liaise closely with internal design, commercial, and project delivery teams, as well as external clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost plans for design & build and traditional tenders.
- Lead the pre-construction electrical scope, ensuring accurate technical and commercial evaluations.
- Attend site visits, client meetings, and tender reviews.
- Evaluate drawings, specifications, and BOQs to produce competitive bids.
- Liaise with supply chain and manufacturers to obtain competitive quotes and technical data.
- Contribute to bid submissions and support project handover to operations teams.
- Identify value engineering options to provide best-value solutions.
- Assist with risk and opportunity assessments on bids.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in electrical estimating within the M&E contracting or building services industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems in commercial and industrial environments.
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design documents.
- Proficient with estimating software (e.g., Trimble, Estimation, or similar) and MS Excel.
- Commercially astute, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Desirable:
- HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
- Familiarity with D&B projects and value engineering.
- Experience working with main contractors or Tier 1 M&E contractors.
What We Offer:
- Competitive basic salary £45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
- £6,000 car allowance
- Bonus scheme based on performance
- Pension and holiday entitlement
- Opportunity to shape pre-construction strategy in a growing business
- Supportive and professional team environment
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Robert Hurst Group Ltd
Vita House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 7PG, United Kingdom
01256 817878