Bid Manager

Bid Manager / Electrical Estimator

Based in East London, the company area well-established Electrical contractor providing Electrical & Security Services, delivering high-quality solutions to a wide range of clients, including commercial, industrial, and public sector organisations, with typical project values ranging from 10k up to 1m.

Established more than 50 years ago, the business continues to grow and expand, providing electrical engineering, security systems, and maintenance services.

As the result of continued growth an excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Bid Manager / Electrical Estimator. The successful candidate will play a key role in both preparing compelling bid submissions and estimating costs for electrical projects. This dual-focused role requires a strong technical understanding of electrical engineering and an ability to develop winning proposals for tenders, frameworks, and contracts.

The role involves collaborating closely with the Commercial Director, technical teams, existing estimators and project managers to craft persuasive bids and ensure accurate cost estimations for competitive pricing.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Writing & Proposal Development

• Analyse client tender documents, SQs, ITTs and RFQs to understand requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Draft, review, and submit high-quality bids, PQQs, and proposals in line with client specifications.
• Develop compelling content, including executive summaries, case studies, and technical responses.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards, industry regulations, and internal company policies.
• Maintain and update a bid library with reusable content, templates, and project case studies.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and sales teams to gather insights and refine bid content.

Estimating

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical projects ranging from 5,000 - 1,000,000.
• Conduct material take-offs from drawings and interpret specifications to project needs.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations.
• Identify and apply value engineering solutions to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
• Conduct on-site surveys to support estimation accuracy.
• Ensure all estimates comply with project timelines, budgets, and contract conditions.
• Lead the implementation of new estimating software to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to refine bid strategies and increase success rates.
• Provide post-bid feedback and lessons learned to improve future submissions.

Required Skills and Experience for the position of Bid Manager / Electrical Estimator:

• Identifying potential contracts/projects via our platforms and frameworks
• Proven experience in bid writing and estimating within the electrical engineering or construction sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, industry regulations (BS7671), and estimating practices.
• Ability to quantify material, labour, and plant requirements accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and deadline-driven mindset.

Salary and Benefits Package include:

• Base salary:65,000 - 75,000 depending on experience
• Company Vehicle or Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus, Private Healthcare, Pension options, Company events, Phone and Laptop
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Training and Development opportunities
• The company also provide a very enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding working environment, as well as genuine career progression opportunities.

If you would like to be considered for this position of Bid Manager / Electrical Estimator, please apply online, or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd.

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