Senior Electrical Estimator / Business Development Lead
Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive + Performance-Based Bonus
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator or Business Development professional with a proven track record of winning large contracts in the construction sector? Are you ready to take the lead in helping a growing contractor secure larger electrical and/or M&E packages?
We are working with a well-established electrical contractor, currently delivering small-to-medium sized projects, who are now seeking to scale by bringing in an ambitious and commercially savvy professional.
The Role
This is a hybrid role combining estimating, tendering, and business development, aimed at expanding the company's presence in the larger contract market (typically up to £500k). You’ll be instrumental in identifying opportunities, leveraging your industry contacts, preparing and submitting tenders, and ultimately winning work.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and secure opportunities to tender for electrical and/or M&E packages up to £500k.
* Use your industry network to open doors with main contractors, developers, and key decision-makers.
* Prepare accurate and competitive tenders, from initial enquiry through to submission.
* Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure commercially viable and technically sound proposals.
* Attend site visits, pre-tender meetings, and manage the handover of secured contracts to the delivery team.
* Play a key role in the strategic growth of the business.
About You
* Strong background in estimating and tendering for electrical and/or M&E projects.
* A robust network within the construction industry (main contractors, developers, consultants).
* Able to price and win work independently with minimal oversight.
* Commercially minded and driven by success.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work from the office and travel to client sites/meetings as required.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an established and reputable company with ambitions to grow.
* Work directly with the directors and influence the direction of the business.
* Opportunity for genuine impact and progression as the company wins larger contracts.
* Competitive salary and bonus structure aligned to performance