Electrical Estimator

Building a sustainable tomorrow
What if your next step led further than you thought?
With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.
BAM UK & Ireland are recruiting an Electrical Estimator for our construction segment of the business and based in the Central Region. Working 37.5 Hours per week Monday - Friday. This is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of February 2027.
Making Possible
• Providing estimates for tenders and procurement of electrical packages.
• Working on electrical installations including issuing of enquiries, assessment of returns and technical comparisons for subcontractors and equipment.
• Producing detailed take off’s of quantities and contract sum analysis for all relevant packages to be completed by supply chain.
• Cost planning from minimal information for cost advice in short time-frames.
• Completing tenders in a professional manner for adjudication with risks fully spelt out and quantified.
• Procuring and negotiating with manufacturers for the commercial advantage of BAM.
• Producing order documentation for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attending and leading post tender interviews and producing minutes.
• Following Commercial procedures.
What’s in it for you?
In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership.
What do you bring to the role?
• Demonstrable experience within a similar role.
• Minimum relevant qualification to NVQ level 4
• Experience in using Microsoft packages.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment or as an individual with minimal supervision.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Experience of using estimating software an advantage.
• Knowledge of local supply chain an advantage.
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible".
Closing date for applications is Friday 27th March 2026