Senior Estimator - Commercial Electrical
Location: Watford | Salary: £60k + package | Full-Time, Permanent
A growing commercial electrical contractor is looking for a Senior Estimator to manage high-value tenders across retail, industrial, commercial fit-out, rail, and highways projects. This role blends hands-on estimating with strategic bid management and risk assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare detailed cost estimates (£50k-£5m) and price Bills of Quantities

* Manage full tender lifecycle from enquiry to submission

* Lead pre-tender meetings, risk assessments, and Board adjudications

* Identify value engineering opportunities and support decision-making

* Mentor junior staff and improve estimating processes

Requirements:
* Proven experience as Electrical Estimator or Tendering Manager

* Knowledge of commercial electrical installations and BS7671

* Experience with estimating software such as Conquest, Trimble, or Amtech

* NVQ Level 3 or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering desirable

This is a key role for a commercially astute professional ready to influence bids and business growth.
We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information, contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to .
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.