Electrical Estimator

Hybrid

Location: Maghera, Northern Ireland Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 - DOE Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:30pm, with a 2:00pm finish on Fridays Holiday: 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays Bonus: Hybrid - 3 days office-based, 2 days working from home Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting an Electrical Estimator on behalf of an established electrical contractor operating across Northern Ireland.

The company delivers electrical contracting and installation services, undertaking projects involving the installation, upgrade and delivery of electrical systems for a range of clients. They are looking for someone with a strong electrical background who can support the preparation of accurate, competitive estimates and quotations, working closely with the Managing Director and wider team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business, with a varied workload, hybrid working and the opportunity to develop your estimating skills with ongoing training and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing estimates and quotations for electrical projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings and tender documentation to understand electrical requirements.
• Assess materials, labour and associated costs to support accurate project pricing.
• Obtain, review and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with colleagues and management to clarify project requirements and pricing information.
• Help ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and submitted within required timescales.
• Identify potential commercial risks, pricing discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use estimating processes and systems to prepare and manage quotations.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and wider team to support the estimating function and successful project delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong electrical background and the practical knowledge needed to understand electrical installations and project requirements.

This role would suit someone with previous estimating experience or an electrical industry professional looking to develop their career within electrical estimating.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator, or a strong electrical background with an interest in developing estimating skills.
• A solid understanding of the electrical industry and electrical installations.
• Good practical and technical knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A reliable, professional and proactive attitude.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• A willingness to learn new processes and estimating systems.
• The ability to commute to Maghera reliably.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• 30 days annual leave , including bank holidays.
• Early finish on Fridays: 2:00pm finish.
• Full training and ongoing support from the existing team.
• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and involvement in the estimating function.
• The chance to join a well-established electrical contractor operating across Northern Ireland.

If you have an electrical background and are looking to develop your career in estimating, or are already working as an Electrical Estimator and seeking a new opportunity, apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.

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