Electrical Estimating Manager
Location: Derry/Londonderry
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To: Senior Commercial Leadership Team
Overview
An established specialist engineering contractor is seeking an Electrical Estimating Manager to join its growing team based in Derry/Londonderry.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing the estimating function and overseeing the preparation and submission of electrical tenders across a range of construction and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate, competitive, and commercially robust bids while leading and supporting a team of estimators.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the estimating function, overseeing all tender enquiries from receipt through to submission.
- Prepare and maintain estimate documentation, tender packs, bid trackers and reporting tools.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders throughout the tender process.
- Review electrical drawings and carry out take-offs for LV/MV cabling, containment and associated electrical systems.
- Oversee the compilation of supplier quotations, material pricing and subcontractor costs.
- Prepare and review bills of quantities, schedules of works and bid submission documentation.
- Ensure effective handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams.
- Work collaboratively with Commercial, Contracts, Design and Engineering teams to support project success.
- Drive continuous improvement across estimating processes, systems and commercial governance.
- Mentor, develop and support members of the estimating team.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in an Estimator, Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager position within the electrical, M&E or construction sectors.
- Demonstrable experience managing multiple tenders and meeting strict submission deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills with previous team supervision or management experience desirable.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable Experience
- Electrical contracting experience.
- LV/MV power infrastructure projects.
- Design & Build and pre-designed projects.
- Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Utilities, Energy or Mission Critical environments.
- Tendering and estimating software packages.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead and develop a growing estimating function.
- Exposure to high-value and technically complex projects.
- Career progression within a successful and expanding engineering business.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
