Senior Electrical Estimator

• Senior Electrical Estimator
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Hours: Full-Time
• Location: Sheffield

About This Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator looking to take the next step with a well-established and fast-growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Pre-Construction team, playing a key role in shaping and winning some of the region's most exciting electrical tenders across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, residential and public sector projects.

Reporting into senior estimating leadership, you'll take ownership of producing accurate, competitive and commercially robust electrical estimates from first principles, working closely with operational teams, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. You'll also have the chance to mentor junior estimators and help drive continuous improvement across the function, all while working on projects ranging from £10,000 to over £10 million for some of the UK's leading contractors and end users.

If you're commercially astute, technically strong and ready to make a genuine impact within a collaborative, people-focused business, this role offers real scope for progression and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates from first principles across a range of sectors
• Review drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation to fully understand project scope
• Produce detailed cost plans, pricing schedules and tender submissions in accordance with company procedures
• Evaluate commercial and technical risks throughout the tender process
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities that improve commercial outcomes whilst maintaining compliance
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Attend tender interviews, client meetings, site surveys and adjudication meetings where required
• Support the successful handover of secured projects to operational delivery teams
• Maintain estimating databases, supplier pricing information and historical cost records
• Mentor and support Estimators and Trainee Estimators within the business
• Work collaboratively with Design, Commercial, Procurement and Operations teams throughout the pre-construction process
• Keep up to date with Building Regulations, British Standards, electrical technologies and market trends
• Drive continuous improvement within the estimating function through innovation and lessons learned
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

About You

• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience estimating electrical building services projects
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and current industry standards
• Excellent knowledge of construction tendering processes, procurement routes and commercial principles
• Experience pricing projects across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, residential and public sector developments
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant electrical legislation
• Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tenders whilst consistently meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team objectives
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Desirable: Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Desirable: Professional membership of IET, CIBSE or equivalent
• Desirable: Experience using BIM and digital design platforms during pre-construction
• Desirable: Knowledge of renewable technologies, decarbonisation projects and sustainable building design
• Desirable: Previous experience mentoring junior estimators
• Desirable: SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Desirable: Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract

What's on Offer

• Join an established business with over 100 years of engineering excellence
• Be part of a growing pre-construction team delivering major M&E projects across the UK
• Work on prestigious healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and public sector developments
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• Collaborative, people-focused working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or car allowance (where applicable)
• Ongoing investment in training, development and technical excellence

Multitask Personnel Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, keep your details on file and may contact you regarding other suitable opportunities in the future.

Multitask Personnel Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.