Building Services Electrical Estimator

Bowerford Associates; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mechanical and Electrical Design Company based near Cirencester is seeking an experienced Building Services Electrical Estimator. This role involves preparing and submitting project tenders, vetting offers from suppliers, and participating in adjudication meetings. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial awareness and have proven experience in M&E estimating, with knowledge of commercial office and warehousing projects being advantageous. The position offers a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday and opportunities for hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&E estimating roles either with M&E Contractors or divisions within Main Contractors.
• Experience in commercial office and warehousing projects preferred.
• Ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately.

Responsibilities

• Timely submission of tenders for projects.
• Preparing tenders for internal adjudications.
• Vetting incoming tenders and ensuring viable offers are included.
• Arranging tender adjudication meetings.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Project ownership

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Building Services Electrical Estimator / Electrical Services Estimator to join a pre‑construction team based near to Cirencester.

You will be joining an exciting and highly regarded Mechanical and Electrical Design and Installation company who provide a range of high quality Mechanical and Electrical solutions to both private and public sector customers across commercial and industrial applications, including, retail and leisure, healthcare, industrial, commercial, accommodation and education.

The services provided by our client include project management, design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering Services.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in commercial projects and will be both technically and commercially astute.

You will be reporting the Contracts Director, and the role comprises of but will not be limited to:

• Timely and accurate submission of tenders.
• Preparing tenders for internal adjudications.
• Vetting incoming tenders/offers from our supply chain and ensuring that the most viable offer is included within our submission.
• Arranging tender adjudication meetings and explaining to the attendees the project duration, costing approach and risks to the business.

Required Skills

• Commercially astute being able to identify and manage risk and to anticipate issues that may affect costs and address them proactively.
• An eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive with the skills to assess better systems of work in order to advise and assist clients on systems that will save time and money.
• Ability to take project ownership whilst under support of the project Director and work both on their own and as part of a wider multi‑discipline team.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar position with an M&E Contractor or in the M&E division of a Main Contractor.
• Experience in the commercial office and warehousing sector would be an advantage.
• Ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately and work to meet tender return deadlines.
• Competent in the use of computers and data handling including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General understanding of other MEP disciplines, BREEAM and Sustainability.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, bonus and more!

Please note, this is a full time, permanent, role based near to Cirencester. It is 100% office-based during probation (3-months) with the possibility of hybrid working thereafter.

Please note this is NOT a remote role and you will be required in the office the majority of the time.

You will also be required to have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship to be considered for the position. Our client is unable to sponsor overseas candidates.

Keywords

Electrical Services Estimator, Building Services Electrical Estimator, Electrical Design, Tenders, Commercial Office Sector, Warehousing Sector, MEP, BREEAM, Sustainability.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.