Electrical Estimator

Overview

In this Electrical Estimator role you will drive the bid process for electrical disciplines on major M&E projects in London. You will work within a seasoned pre-construction team to develop robust cost plans and win new work, liaising with design, commercial, and project teams. You will handle detailed estimates, take-offs, and subcontractor pricing while identifying risks and opportunities. This position offers exposure to technically complex schemes and a clear path for career progression within a financially stable contractor. You will contribute to high-value projects and help transition winning tenders to delivery teams.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• structured career progression
• training and development support

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates and tenders
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation
• Identify scope requirements, exclusions, risks and opportunities
• Prepare detailed take-offs and build-ups for electrical packages
• Obtain and assess quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to clarify scope and pricing
• Carry out technical and commercial analysis of tender returns
• Work closely with design, commercial and project teams throughout the tender process
• Support value engineering and alternative design proposals
• Attend tender meetings and contribute to tender presentations
• Manage multiple tenders and ensure submissions are delivered within required deadlines
• Support the handover of successful projects to the delivery team

Key requirements

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Strong understanding of electrical building services
• Experience estimating commercial, infrastructure or technically complex projects
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and schedules
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation costs, materials and labour
• Experience obtaining and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills

• communication
• organisational skills
• attention to detail
• electrical estimating
• take-offs
• tender preparation

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