Electrical Contracts Leader & Estimator — London

Blue Arrow; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid for meetings

Prestigious clients across London

Career progression

Supportive management team

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Blue Arrow seeks an Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator for a Kent-based role with regular travel to London and the City. You will manage electrical projects from enquiry to completion, conduct site surveys, prepare quotations, and maintain client relationships.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrician with estimating and contracts management experience, holding 18th edition, NVQ3, ECS Gold Card, and a strong commercial focus.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• ECS Gold Card.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Strong commercial electrical installation, maintenance, and testing background.
• Experience preparing quotations and estimates.
• Experience managing electrical projects and contracts.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings and site surveys across commercial properties throughout London and the City.
• Prepare accurate quotations, estimates, and tender submissions.
• Manage electrical contracts from enquiry through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Provide technical and commercial advice to customers.
• Identify opportunities for additional works and business development.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project resources.
• Monitor project budgets, timescales, profitability, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all current electrical regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Produce project documentation, reports, and progress updates.
• Act as a key point of contact between clients and operational teams.
• Maintain the highest levels of customer service and professionalism.

Skills

Client facing

Commercial awareness

Project coordination

Quotation/estimation

Electrical knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Driving licence

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent

2391 Inspection & Testing qualification

Job description

Blue Arrow seeks an Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator for a Kent-based role with regular travel to London and the City. You will manage electrical projects from enquiry to completion, conduct site surveys, prepare quotations, and maintain client relationships.

The ideal candidate is an experienced electrician with estimating and contracts management experience, holding 18th edition, NVQ3, ECS Gold Card, and a strong commercial focus.