We are working with our client, a respected electrical contracting business, to recruit an Electrical Estimating Engineer to join their team at their Halifax offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with strong technical and commercial expertise to contribute to a growing and ambitious company.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Key Duties:
* Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for a range of electrical projects.
* Interpret and work from client drawings, specifications, and schedules.
* Carry out cable calculations, lighting and emergency lighting design, and discrimination studies.
* Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams to secure accurate quotations and technical data.
* Apply knowledge of regulations and standards (IEE Wiring Regulations, Health & Safety, CDM, NICEIC rules, etc.).
* Participate in site visits and meetings to support the estimating process.
* Produce tender submissions and follow up to maximise conversion rates.
* Contribute to value engineering and design-for-costing initiatives.
What we are looking for in the successful candidate:
* Proven experience in electrical estimating, ideally within a contracting or engineering environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, materials, and buildability.
* Competence in using estimating and design software (e.g., Trimble, Amtech ProDesign).
* Commercial awareness with an ability to balance cost, compliance, and value.
* Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, suppliers, engineers, and site teams.
* A collaborative and detail-oriented approach, with strong organisational skills.
What our client can offer in return:
* Competitive package up to 48k (DOE).
* Company vehicle
* 37.5-hour working week.
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Enrolment into the company workplace pension scheme after probation.