Electrical Estimator

Overview

Winning work as an Electrical Estimator office based in Leicester, within a well-established private electrical contractor with a rich history spanning over three decades. This organisation offers a welcoming, professional environment dedicated to quality, safety, and continuous growth. Joining this team means becoming part of a forward-thinking company committed to developing its employees, supporting long-term career progression, and delivering high-quality electrical solutions across the Midlands and beyond.

Enjoy working close to home with a company that values expertise, dedication, and collaboration — a true leader in its field.

You will like the Electrical Estimator role itself where you will be producing detailed, accurate, and competitive estimates for a variety of electrical projects. You will be responsible for tender submission, reviewing technical drawings, managing costs, and liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams. This is an integral role where your expertise will directly contribute to securing new projects and supporting the successful handover of works.

The position offers a comprehensive package, a collaborative working environment, and the chance to work on diverse commercial and industrial projects in Leicester.

• Produce detailed, accurate, and competitive estimates for electrical projects.
• Tender submission and bid management.
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Manage costs and liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Contribute to securing new projects and supporting the handover of works.

• Proven experience in estimating within an electrical contracting or construction setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, systems, and project delivery processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation confidently.
• Solid commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience with estimating software and proficiency in the Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and negotiation skills to manage multiple tenders effectively.
• An electrical qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent (desirable).
• Knowledge of electrical standards, regulations, and industry best practices (desirable).

• Salary between £50,000 and £65,000, commensurate with experience.
• Car allowance, following successful probation.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance coverage.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of high-quality commercial and industrial projects.

You can apply to the Electrical Estimator role by submitting your CV in confidence to  We look forward to hearing from talented professionals ready to contribute to a reputable and growing company, and to helping you develop your career in electrical estimating within a friendly yet expert environment.