Electrical Estimator
Location: Leeds LS7 1QN (office-based)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 circa (depending on experience) + car allowance and excellent benefits
Albert Innes Ltd is one of Leeds' longest-established electrical contractors, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905. We deliver high-quality electrical and building services across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and public sectors.
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially-sound estimates, helping secure profitable contracts and maintain strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Review drawings and specifications to quantify materials, labour, and project requirements.
Prepare detailed electrical estimates for pre-designed and design & build projects ranging from £50k up to £1.5m.
Identify commercial risks, assumptions, and exclusions to protect profitability.
Recommend alternative installation methods or value engineering opportunities that deliver cost savings and efficiency gains.
Attend pre-tender, mid-tender, post-tender, and site meetings as required, providing expert input on feasibility and commercial impact.
Support contract awards and hand over secured projects to project managers, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, materials costs, and market conditions to inform estimating strategies.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience estimating electrical works for commercial projects, ideally projects valued £50k-£1.5m.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot financial risk, scope gaps, and opportunities early.
Proficiency in IT, including estimating software (Trimble Contract Master), Excel, and Word.
Solid knowledge of electrical materials, construction methods, and installation techniques.
Excellent time management skills with a tidy, methodical approach to documentation.
Desirable:
Electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/ONC, or equivalent).
Experience with NICEIC or ECA-accredited contractors.
Familiarity with design & build projects and value engineering.
Knowledge of JCT and NEC contract frameworks.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and car allowance.
34 days annual leave including bank holidays.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Private medical cover.
Death in service benefit.
Christmas Shutdown
Other suitable skills and experience include, Electrical Estimator, Design & Build Estimator, Electrical Quantity Surveyor, Quotation preparation, Commercial Estimator, Estimator (Electrical)
Please apply today with your CV.
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