Technical Estimator

About The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Compliance is the UK’s leading provider of statutory electrical and fire safety testing. We help organisations stay safe, compliant and fully certified. We’re now looking for a Technical Estimator to join our team—someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent analytical skills and the ability to produce accurate, competitive quotations.

As a Technical Estimator, you will prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates based on compliance certificates, drawings, specifications and site information. You’ll work closely with operations, engineering and sales teams to ensure quotations are technically correct, commercially viable and aligned with industry standards.

What We Offer

• A base salary of between £40,000 - £43,000
• 23 days holiday allowance (including statutory bank holidays)
• Pension
• Access to Virtual GP for you and your family
• A fully maintained company vehicle
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Perks (Partnership with Reward Gateway)
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Shop (Discount on household consumables)
• Discounts with retailers including Vodaphone.
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• A 24-hour wellbeing helpline

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, technical documents and survey reports to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Calculate labour, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare clear, compliant quotations using company pricing tools and estimating software.
• Conduct site surveys when required.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to validate pricing and scope.
• Maintain organised records of quotations and support tender submissions.
• Contribute to improving estimating tools, processes and pricing models.

Essential Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician (Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent).
• BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Level 3 Inspection & Testing (e.g., C&G 2391 or equivalent).

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Technical Estimator or similar technical costing role.
• Strong understanding of electrical and fire compliance systems.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence explaining technical concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; estimating software experience is a bonus.

We are looking for someone who is…

• Logical, methodical and detail‑focused.
• Commercially aware with a drive for accuracy.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator and strong collaborator.
• Proactive and solutions‑focused.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 63 years of business. Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] compliance focuses on helping more than 2,000 UK business customers test, install and manage their property infrastructure assets. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Compliance self-delivers electrical test and inspection, M&E installation & maintenance & asset verification with over 400 engineers based nationwide. Our technical and quality management standards are second to none, we are one of a few UK Companies accredited to UKAS 17020 inspection body standards for fixed wire and portable appliance testing.

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