Electrical Estimator

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.

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.

• 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
• S 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

• 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

• 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