Electrical Estimator

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Based in Manchester, this role offers an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit estimating team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects across Data Centres, Pharmaceutical / Clean Room Environments, Process Engineering & Industrial Works.

As an integral member of the Estimating Team, the Electrical Estimator will be responsible for delivering accurate and high‑quality trade pricing. This role involves supporting the full tender lifecycle – from initial pre‑qualification stage through the preparation, adjudication process to final submission – ensuring competitive and compliant proposals are developed in line with company standards.

• Actively contribute to the team providing accurate and auditable cost estimates
• Review project documentation to develop a clear understanding of scope and requirements
• Accurately review and/or produce tender documents and drawings, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation
• Work collaboratively with engineers and project managers to clarify design requirements and ensure estimates align with specifications
• Deliver fully costed and detailed pricing in response to client specifications with appropriate back‑up data and audit trail documentation
• Assist in the production and submission of tenders for various clients whilst building relationships with them
• Prepare prices and forecast for the projects
• Attend site visits as required to estimate and produce analysis of the results
• Establish and maintain long‑term relationships with key vendors
• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations and pricing to ensure competitive and accurate estimates

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 4 times annual salary
• Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks:
  Access Ability, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

• Proven experience in a similar Estimator role within the industry
• Strong technical knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles and practices
• Background in working within an M&E Subcontractor or Main Contractor
• Extensive Trades knowledge
• Experience in managing time, resources & financial management
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across all activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively and build positive working relationships
• Highly computer literate and analytical – competent in Microsoft Excel and estimating software

Equans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Bouygues Energies & Services Industry is a Equans Group company that specialises in executing technically challenging, time‑sensitive projects in critical environments: clean rooms, laboratories, industrial plants, and data centres.

With over 50 years of experience, we offer our clients seamless consulting and engineering solutions through an in‑house design, build, operate and maintain delivery model.

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a re‑location package for this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team, not direct to Bouygues Energies & Services and EQUANS Managers.