Electrical Design Estimating Engineer

Eden Brown; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting a Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer to join a well-established construction and commercial fit-out contractor in a hybrid role.

You will support tendering from enquiry through to cost planning, develop electrical design solutions and work closely with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to ensure technically robust and commercially competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design and estimating within construction, commercial fit-out or refurbishment sectors.
• Strong pre-construction experience, with a track record of preparing and managing electrical tenders.
• Solid technical knowledge of commercial electrical installations including lighting, small power, distribution, containment, fire alarm, emergency lighting and related building services.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of project costing, labour allowances, material pricing and subcontract procurement.
• Experience identifying design risks, scope gaps, technical interfaces and commercial opportunities during the tender process.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates for commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employers requirements to establish project scope and identify potential risks or omissions.
• Develop electrical design solutions and provide technical input throughout the pre-construction and tender stages.
• Undertake electrical take-offs, quantity surveying and cost planning for labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value and commercial competitiveness.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, compliance or performance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Support tender submissions, including the preparation of cost breakdowns, tender clarifications, exclusions and qualifications.
• Review existing designs and specifications to identify discrepancies, design gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proposed electrical installations comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and project specifications.
• Work collaboratively with pre-construction and delivery teams to support a smooth transition from tender to project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Estimating

Tendering

Pre-construction

Cost planning

Subcontract procurement

Job description

Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer

Construction & Commercial Fit-Out | Hybrid Working | Contract

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer to support a well-established construction and commercial fit-out contractor on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded building services specialist with a strong background in electrical design, pre-construction and estimating, ideally within the commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction sectors.

Working on a hybrid basis, you will play a key role in supporting projects from initial tender enquiry and feasibility through to detailed cost planning, design development and tender submission. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and project delivery teams to ensure proposals are technically robust, commercially competitive and aligned with client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates for commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employers requirements to establish project scope and identify potential risks or omissions.
• Develop electrical design solutions and provide technical input throughout the pre-construction and tender stages.
• Undertake electrical take-offs, quantity surveying and cost planning for labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value and commercial competitiveness.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, compliance or performance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Support tender submissions, including the preparation of cost breakdowns, tender clarifications, exclusions and qualifications.
• Review existing designs and specifications to identify discrepancies, design gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proposed electrical installations comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and project specifications.
• Work collaboratively with pre-construction and delivery teams to support a smooth transition from tender to project delivery.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in electrical building services design and estimating within the construction, commercial fit-out or refurbishment sectors.
• Strong pre-construction experience, with a demonstrable track record of preparing and managing electrical tenders.
• Solid technical knowledge of commercial electrical installations, including lighting, small power, distribution, containment, fire alarm, emergency lighting and associated building services systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of project costing, labour allowances, material pricing and subcontract procurement.
• Experience identifying design risks, scope gaps, technical interfaces and commercial opportunities during the tender process.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Working Arrangements

Contract position offering flexibility and the opportunity to support a busy pre-construction function.

Hybrid working, combining remote working with attendance at the contractors office and/or project locations as required.

Opportunity to contribute to a varied portfolio of commercial construction, fit-out and refurbishment projects.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced electrical building services professional who combines strong technical design knowledge with first-class estimating and pre-construction capability.

You will understand the commercial pressures of the fit-out and construction industry, be comfortable working to tight tender deadlines and have the confidence to challenge designs, identify opportunities and deliver accurate, competitive electrical tenders.

Contract Details: Rate negotiable depending on experience | Hybrid working | Start date and contract duration to be agree

Eden Brown Equal Opportunity Statement

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy