Electrical Estimator
Location: Little Dunmow, Essex
Salary: £45,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Opportunity
An established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its team in Little Dunmow.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business, working on a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, including industrial unit fit-outs, office refurbishments and CAT A/CAT B office fit-outs.
Projects vary in size and complexity, with larger schemes reaching approximately £3 million in combined M&E contract value.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially viable electrical estimates, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
- Review tender documentation, electrical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
- Undertake electrical take-offs, measurements and material schedules.
- Calculate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, exclusions and opportunities for value engineering.
- Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and tender submissions.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
- Attend site visits and tender meetings where required.
- Manage multiple tender enquiries and ensure submissions meet deadlines.
- Work closely with the commercial and project delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover of successful projects.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contracting environment.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical installations.
- Experience pricing electrical packages for fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
- Competent in electrical take-offs, measurements and cost estimating.
- Good understanding of electrical installation methods, materials and labour costs.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
- Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
- Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £45,000-£65,000, depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established M&E contractor.
- Varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects.
- Opportunity to take ownership of tenders and contribute to commercial decisions.
If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a new challenge and a long-term opportunity within an established M&E contracting business, we would be keen to hear from you.
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