Senior Estimator - Electrical
CV-LibraryB19, Birmingham, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 30 April 2026
Apply NowWe’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join a growing team working on electrical power and infrastructure projects. This is a key role focused on producing accurate, competitive estimates and supporting high-quality bid submissions that win work.
The Role
You’ll take the lead on preparing detailed cost estimates for complex electrical projects, working closely with sales and bid teams to develop pricing strategies and deliver successful tenders. Alongside estimating, you’ll play an important role in managing project documentation through a Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring everything is structured, compliant, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates across electrical power projects
* Analyse drawings, specifications, and client requirements to build accurate pricing models
* Account for materials, labour, subcontractors, risk, and project costs
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within bids
* Support the full tender lifecycle from enquiry through to submission
* Contribute to bid strategy, pricing approach, and client submissions
* Manage and maintain documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE)
* Ensure all documents are controlled, compliant, and correctly versioned
* Support handover to delivery teams on successful projects
About You
* Strong experience in estimating within electrical or power infrastructure projects
* Commercially aware with the ability to price complex, multi-disciplinary bids
* Detail-oriented with strong organisational and documentation skills
* Confident working with bid teams and stakeholders across projects
* Experience with CDE systems and document control best practices
* Able to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior role with real influence over project success and business growth
The Role
You’ll take the lead on preparing detailed cost estimates for complex electrical projects, working closely with sales and bid teams to develop pricing strategies and deliver successful tenders. Alongside estimating, you’ll play an important role in managing project documentation through a Common Data Environment (CDE), ensuring everything is structured, compliant, and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates across electrical power projects
* Analyse drawings, specifications, and client requirements to build accurate pricing models
* Account for materials, labour, subcontractors, risk, and project costs
* Identify risks, opportunities, and value engineering options within bids
* Support the full tender lifecycle from enquiry through to submission
* Contribute to bid strategy, pricing approach, and client submissions
* Manage and maintain documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE)
* Ensure all documents are controlled, compliant, and correctly versioned
* Support handover to delivery teams on successful projects
About You
* Strong experience in estimating within electrical or power infrastructure projects
* Commercially aware with the ability to price complex, multi-disciplinary bids
* Detail-oriented with strong organisational and documentation skills
* Confident working with bid teams and stakeholders across projects
* Experience with CDE systems and document control best practices
* Able to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a senior role with real influence over project success and business growth