Electrical Estimator/Contracts Manager

Calling All Electricians Ready to Step Off the Tools!

Estimator / Contracts Manager – SME Electrical Contractor

Location: Head Office Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Predominantly office based

Are you an experienced Electrician looking to transition into an office-based, commercial role? Our client, a well-established local SME within the electrical sector, is seeking an electrically qualified professional (17th or 18th Edition) to join their growing team as an Estimator / Contracts Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has spent time on the tools within commercial, retail, or industrial environments, and is now ready to develop a long-term career off the tools in a business known for training, developing, and promoting from within.

The Role

You will work closely with the senior management team, supporting the business with:

• Preparing accurate estimates and quotations
• Producing tenders and compiling detailed tender responses
• Assisting with contract management and project coordination
• Attending client meetings on-site (approx. 1–2 per week)
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Using software and PC-based systems to support commercial operations
• Ensuring smooth project delivery from tender to completion

As a subcontractor to major construction companies, this business benefits from a steady, reliable pipeline of work and exposure to a wide variety of ongoing projects.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• 17th or 18th Edition electrical qualification
• Experience as an electrician on commercial, retail, or industrial sites
• A strong eye for detail, high levels of accuracy, and an appreciation for the importance of estimating and quoting
• Experience and Confidence using PCs and software (training provided)
• A professional demeanour and confidence representing the business during client meetings
• The ability to multitask whilst working across multiple live projects
• Great attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to carve out a commercial career

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, can demonstrate accountability, and wants to be a key part of a small team of around 10 people. Personality and attitude are essential—our client has successfully trained and developed several team members over the years, proving that with the right mindset and ambition, the transition from tools to office IS achievable.

Why Apply?

• Step away from the tools and into a rewarding commercial office role
• Join a supportive SME with traditional values and a genuine family feel
• Steady workflow due to strong relationships with major construction contractors
• Varied workload with meaningful responsibility and autonomy

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and transition into a commercial office environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

To ensure that your application receives the fullest possible attention, it is essential that you consider carefully the role that you are applying for, please ensure that your CV contains all relevant information about yourself in relation to the specific role advertised. This is important as in the present economic climate, we are receiving huge amounts of applications and thus it will help your application if your CV and covering letter state all relevant information clearly.  Due to this unprecedented increase in applications, we are unfortunately unable to respond to each application personally (which would normally be our preferred method of communication). Hence, if you do not hear from us within one week, we regret you must conclude on this occasion your application for this role has been unsuccessful, we will, however, keep your details for any future opportunities that we may deem you suitable for.

As a Recruitment Consultancy you will be required to attend a “virtual meeting” with one of our Consultants  prior to your details being submitted to our Clients. Taylor Made Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all areas of society.