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Electrical Estimator (Manchester) - 12 Month CX
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 300 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Role – Electrical Estimator (Specialist)
Location – Manchester
A leading organisation within the energy sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join them on a 12-month contract, starting immediately.
Scope of Work
* Prepare detailed electrical cost estimates for energy infrastructure projects, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, and renewable generation assets.
* Analyse technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and project documentation to produce accurate material, labour, and subcontractor cost assessments.
* Develop tender packages, bills of quantities (BoQs), pricing schedules, and cost breakdown structures for electrical systems and associated installation works.
* Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams to validate design assumptions, clarify technical requirements, and optimise cost efficiencies.
* Engage with electrical suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations, assess technical compliance, and evaluate commercial suitability.
* Support bid submissions by preparing cost summaries, risk assessments, exclusions, assumptions, and value-engineering proposals.
* Conduct site visits where required to assess existing electrical infrastructure, installation conditions, and project risks impacting cost.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market pricing, electrical installation methodologies, and relevant industry standards.
* Assist with handover to delivery teams, ensuring all estimates, clarifications, and design information are fully documented and understood.
Experience to be Considered
* Must have experience working for an electrical contractor, ideally within the power, utilities, or renewable energy sectors.
* Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator — ideally on BESS, Solar PV, Transmission/Distribution, or Substation projects.
* Strong understanding of electrical design principles, installation practices, and system components such as switchgear, transformers, inverters, protection systems, cabling, and control equipment.
* Familiarity with grid-connected energy systems, BESS architecture, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and electrical interface requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate cost estimates.
* Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, procurement functions, and specialist subcontractors.
* Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills, with a detail-driven and commercially aware approach.
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