Ashley Business Services Ltd
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
28/01/2026
Full time
Ashley Services are recruiting a Senior Electrical Estimator Building Services Cirencester, Gloucestershire (office-based with potential hybrid working after 3 months) Full-time Permanent Salary: £58,000 - £63,000 Per Annum + performance bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays A well-established UK-based Mechanical & Electrical contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their Pre-Construction team in Cirencester. Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, this role would suit an experienced estimator who is both technically strong and commercially astute, with the confidence to take ownership of tenders from start to finish. The Role Reporting into the Construction Director, responsibilities will include: Reviewing tender documentation, specifications and employer s requirements Producing accurate and timely electrical cost estimates (labour, materials, subcontract packages) Preparing tenders for internal adjudication Evaluating and selecting supply chain quotations Leading tender adjudication meetings, presenting cost strategies, programme and risk Monitoring project costs against tender allowances Updating internal costing systems Liaising with main contractors, clients, suppliers and in-house design and delivery teams About You You ll be: Commercially aware, with the ability to identify and manage risk proactively Detail-focused and comfortable working to tight deadlines Proactive, with the confidence to challenge and improve systems and approaches A strong communicator who can work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience & Qualifications Proven experience in a similar role within an M&E contractor or main contractor M&E division Strong knowledge of Electrical (and broader MEP) services design and cost elements Ability to estimate accurately from drawings and specifications Experience within commercial office or warehousing projects is advantageous Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills Working knowledge of BREEAM and sustainability principles What s on Offer Performance-related bonus scheme Long-term, permanent opportunity with a growing contractor Supportive senior leadership and opportunity to influence pre-construction strategy Interested? Apply now!