Electrical Estimator

Posted 7 hours 13 minutes ago by Strong Recruitment Group

£20,000 - £70,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, Croydon, United Kingdom, CR0 1SZ
Job Description
Electrical Estimator

Location: Northampton (Office based - discretionary 1 day/week WFH)
Salary: £20,000 - £70,000 + car / allowance + benefits
Level: Assistant Estimator through to Senior Estimator

Role Summary

An established MEP contractor is looking to appoint an Electrical Estimator at Assistant through to Senior level to support continued growth across a strong and long-term order book. The role sits within a well-resourced pre-construction team delivering complex MEP projects across multiple sectors (excluding residential and hotels).

This is a long-term opportunity within a stable business actively planning work through .

Company Overview

The business delivers major MEP packages across the UK, typically ranging from £5m to £50m, with a regional turnover of approximately £80m per year. The current estimating structure includes 2 Bid Leads / Managers, supported by 4 Electrical and 4 Mechanical Estimators, offering strong technical support and clear progression routes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare detailed electrical estimates across a wide range of MEP projects
  • Carry out take-offs, pricing, value engineering and cost planning
  • Work with Trimble and other estimating software to produce accurate bids
  • Liaise with supply chain, subcontractors and internal commercial teams
  • Support bid strategy, risk analysis and tender submissions
  • Assist Bid Leads and senior team members on larger, complex tenders
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes
Requirements
  • Background in electrical estimating within MEP or building services
  • Experience across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, healthcare, education or similar sectors
  • Comfortable working on projects ranging from £5m - £50m MEP value
  • Exposure to Trimble or similar estimating software preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a structured estimating team
Package & Benefits
  • Salary £20,000 - £70,000 depending on level and experience
  • Car or car allowance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional holiday day every 3 years (up to 5 extra days)
  • Flexible holiday scheme (buy/sell up to 1 week)
  • Company pension (5.5% employer / 3.5% employee minimum)
  • Free private medical scheme
Working Hours
  • 38.5 hours per week
  • Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-5:00pm (30 min lunch)
  • Fri: 8:30am-4:00pm (1 hour lunch)