Estimator

Stoke Prior Source: WhatJobs

£32,000–£46,000

Job Summary

The client are an established and successful manufacturer of modular electrical power distribution products.

They are seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their commercial team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing engineering drawings, project specifications, and single-line diagrams to produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and commercial proposals for pre-fabricated, modular electrical power distribution products.

You will bridge the gap between technical design and commercial viability, working closely with external electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and our internal production and sales teams to secure work projects.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, architectural layouts, and project specifications to determine system requirements.
Quantify the required lengths of modular conductor runs, joint packs, feed units, suspension brackets, and custom plug-in distribution boxes.
Factor in raw material costs manufacturing, labour and freight.
Formulate clear, accurate, and professional commercial bids and technical proposals tailored to client requirements.
Propose alternative modular configurations that reduce client costs or installation times while maintaining system integrity and margin.
Collaborate with the design engineering team for complex or bespoke configurations to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
Provide smooth project handovers to the project management and production teams upon contract award.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience as an estimator, ideally within an electrical manufacturing environment
Able to read technical drawings effectively
Strong mathematical skills with a knowledge of profit margins, markups, and contractual terms.
A strong work ethic and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Strong administrative skills and excellent IT skills
An understanding or the electrical or construction industry

The role is permanent. It is on Days Monday to Friday with some degree of flexibility.

The company offer a very modern, spacious, friendly and supportive environment.