Senior Electrical Estimator

On behalf of a market‑leading specialist electrical contractor, Salter Grange is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Electrical Estimator to join a rapidly growing team based out of Derry.

Our client is a premier contractor specializing in medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation, termination services, busbar, and containment solutions. Headquartered in Ireland, they deliver mission‑critical projects for a diverse range of customers across Europe and beyond, spanning high‑growth sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, power generation, and critical infrastructure.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for managing the estimating function. You will oversee the production of Electrical tenders for both pre‑designed and design & construct projects, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, competitive submissions while fostering a professional, collaborative team environment.

• Manage the estimating department, overseeing all new project enquiries from initial inception through to final submission.
• Set up estimates, tender packs, and applicable trackers to ensure consistency and accuracy across all bids.
• Lead communication with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and clients throughout the entire tender process.
• Review engineering drawings and prepare precise take‑offs for LV/MV Cabling and Containment systems.
• Oversee the input of take‑offs and supplier quotations into relevant estimating formats.
• Produce and review bills of quantities, schedules of work, and contractors' proposal documents to support bids.
• Manage the formal handover process to the operational delivery team, ensuring complete clarity and commercial continuity.
• Develop strong inter‑departmental relationships, working closely with Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and the Design/Engineering department.
• Support the continuous improvement of estimating processes, systems, and commercial governance.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and professional support to estimators within the team.

• Strong commercial background in an Estimator or Senior Estimator role, ideally with team‑lead or supervisory experience within the electrical contracting sector.
• Self‑motivated with a proven ability to ensure tight project deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team to manage workload efficiently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and internal teams (effectively translating technical details to non‑technical stakeholders).
• Sharp ability to read and accurately interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

If you are a senior estimating professional looking to step into a leadership role with a premier specialist contractor, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV directly through Salter Grange for confidential consideration.