Electrical Estimator

Multitask Personnel; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance (£5k–£7k)

Job summary

Multitask Personnel is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team in Sheffield. You will prepare accurate estimates from first principles, review drawings, and collaborate with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to shape competitive tenders.

You should have 2+ years in electrical building services estimation and a solid grasp of electrical standards, procurement routes, and pricing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating electrical building services projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and standards.
• Proven ability to price from first principles and produce detailed cost plans.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical estimates from first principles across diverse sectors.
• Review drawings and tender documentation to understand project scope.
• Provide detailed cost plans and tender submissions per procedures.
• Evaluate risks and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations and maintain relationships.

Skills

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

BIM

Job description

Electrical Estimator

• Circa 50k DOE
• Car allowance between £5 to £7k
• Hours: Full-Time
• Location: Sheffield

About This Opportunity

Are you an Electrical Estimator looking to take the next step with a well-established and fast-growing Mechanical & Electrical contractor? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving pre-construction team, playing a key role in shaping and winning some of the region's most exciting electrical tenders across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, residential and public sector projects.

Reporting into the estimating leadership team, you'll take ownership of producing accurate, competitive and commercially robust electrical estimates from first principles, working closely with operational teams, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Working on projects ranging from £10,000 to over £10 million for some of the UK's leading contractors and end users.

If you're commercially astute, technically strong and ready to make a genuine impact within a collaborative, people-focused business, this role offers real scope for progression and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates from first principles across a range of sectors
• Review drawings, specifications, employer's requirements and tender documentation to fully understand project scope
• Produce detailed cost plans, pricing schedules and tender submissions in accordance with company procedures
• Evaluate commercial and technical risks throughout the tender process
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities that improve commercial outcomes whilst maintaining compliance
• Obtain, analyse and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
• Attend tender interviews, client meetings, site surveys and adjudication meetings where required
• Support the successful handover of secured projects to operational delivery teams
• Maintain estimating databases, supplier pricing information and historical cost records
• Work collaboratively with Design, Commercial, Procurement and Operations teams throughout the pre-construction process
• Keep up to date with Building Regulations, British Standards, electrical technologies and market trends
• Drive continuous improvement within the estimating function through innovation and lessons learned
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

About You

• HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience estimating electrical building services projects
• Strong understanding of electrical building services systems and current industry standards
• Knowledge of construction tendering processes, procurement routes and commercial principles
• Experience pricing projects across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, residential and public sector developments
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards and relevant electrical legislation
• Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tenders whilst consistently meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently whilst supporting wider team objectives

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Professional membership of IET, CIBSE or equivalent
• Experience using BIM and digital design platforms during pre-construction
• Knowledge of renewable technologies, decarbonisation projects and sustainable building design
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract

Multitask Personnel Ltd is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.