Electrical Estimating Manager

Londonderry (Derry), County Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland

MTM Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for an Electrical Estimating Manager to join our growing team based out of our Derry office.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for managing the full estimating function, overseeing the production of electrical tenders for both pre‑designed and design & construct projects, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, competitive submissions while working within a professional team environment.

MTM Engineering is a market leading specialist electrical contractor that provides medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation, termination services, busbar and containment solutions for a wide range of construction projects. Headquartered in Ireland, we deliver mission critical projects for a range of customers across Europe and beyond. Our expertise spans industry sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, power generation, critical infrastructure and more.

• Management of the estimating department, overseeing all new project enquiries from inception to submission.
• Setting up estimates, tender packs and applicable trackers, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all bids.
• Leading communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers & clients throughout the tender process.
• Reviewing drawings and preparing take‑offs for LV/MV cabling and containment systems.
• Overseeing the input of take‑offs and supplier quotations into relevant estimate formats.
• Producing and reviewing bills of quantities, schedules of work and contractors’ proposal documents to support bids.
• Managing the handover process to the operational delivery team, ensuring clarity and continuity.
• Developing strong inter‑departmental relationships, working closely with Contracts Managers, QS’s and the Design/Engineering department.
• Supporting continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems and commercial governance.
• Providing guidance, mentoring and support to estimators within the team.

• Strong commercial experience in an estimator or senior estimator role, ideally with team‑lead or supervisory experience.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to ensure that project deadlines are achieved.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team to manage workload efficiently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non‑technical clients.

MTM Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.