Electrical Estimator

TSG UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car (EV)

Pension

Healthcare

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Laptop & mobile

Job summary

Skerritt Electric Ltd., a TSG group company, is a well-established provider of electrical engineering solutions across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. As Electrical Estimator you will manage end-to-end estimating, interpreting designs and producing accurate take-offs to drive competitive tenders.

The role offers a flexible hybrid pattern in Birmingham with 3–4 days in the office and travel to sites.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification and/or experience with electrical installations.
• Initial design experience.
• Experience using estimation software.
• Ability to complete material and labour take-offs from design information.
• Strong commercial awareness and profitability understanding.
• Robust design and engineering knowledge/ background for electrical installations.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Understanding ISO 9001 quality management procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Minimum HNC/HND in Building Services.
• Electrical qualifications 18th edition preferred.
• Experience using Amtech design software and Relux lighting design.
• Desirable: Bluebeam Revu 21 and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project costs for electrical installations ranging from £100,000 to £8 million.
• Assist in cost plans for two-stage tendering processes.
• Interpret electrical designs to produce tender drawings and take-offs.
• Accurately input material take-off data.
• Review tender specifications and obtain comprehensive quotations.
• Attend pre, mid, and post-tender interviews to clarify requirements.
• Adjudicate tenders, including prelims and labour rates.
• Participate in internal handover meetings detailing inclusions and exclusions.
• Identify and highlight potential value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Cost planning

Initial design

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

ISO 9001 knowledge

Estimating software

Travel readiness

Education

HNC/HND in Building Services

Electrical qualifications 18th edition (preferred)

Tools

Amtech design software

Relux lighting design

Bluebeam Revu 21

AutoCAD

Job description

Skerritt Electric Ltd., a TSG group company, is a highly regarded and well-established provider of electrical engineering solutions to the construction industries. Backed by decades of industry experience, Skerritts leverages cutting-edge technology and a nationwide network of engineering expertise to deliver complete electrical installation solutions. This integrated approach supports the development of energy-efficient buildings and sustainable infrastructure, including EV charging installations, solar PV systems, and battery energy storage solutions.

About the Opportunity

As Electrical Estimator you will play a crucial role in accurately and efficiently determining the cost of electrical projects across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial and residential. You will contribute directly to the development of competitive tender strategies and robust cost planning with a strong focus on ensuring profitable project acquisition.

What you'll do

You will manage the end-to-end electrical estimating process, which encompasses the interpretation of electrical designs, precise material take-offs, thorough review of tender specifications, and adjudication of tenders; specifically:

• Estimating project costs for electrical installations ranging from £100,000 to £8 million across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Assist in the creation of cost plans for two-stage tendering processes.
• Interpret electrical designs to produce tender design drawings and conduct accurate material take-offs for Design & Build projects.
• Accurately input material take-off data.
• Review tender specifications and issue trade and specialist enquiries to obtain comprehensive quotations.
• Attend pre, mid, and post-tender interviews to clarify project requirements and present tender submissions.
• Adjudicate tenders, including prelims and labour rates, prior to final tender submission.
• Participate in internal project handover meetings, providing detailed descriptions of project inclusions and exclusions to design and construction teams.
• Identify and highlight potential value engineering opportunities to achieve cost savings.

About you

You are a naturally motivated, collaborative team player with an M&E background and previous electrical estimating experience in a comparable industry. You have strong commercial awareness and your background has given you a solid understanding of project profitability.

The following key skills, competencies and attributes will set you up for success in this role:

• Electrical qualification and/or experience and knowledge of electrical installations.
• Initial design experience
• Experience using estimation software
• Ability to complete material and labour take offs based on electrical design information and provide all relevant information in necessary format for business needs.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
• Robust design and engineering knowledge/ background relevant to electrical installations.
• Attention to detail and used to working to strict deadlines.
• Understanding and ability to implement ISO 9001 quality management procedures.
• Microsoft Office 365, in particular Excel
• (Minimum) HNC/HND in Building Services.
• Electrical qualifications 18th edition (or similar) preferred.
• Experience using Amtech design software and Relux lighting design
• (Desirable) Experience using Bluebeam Revu 21 Software
• (Desirable) Demonstrable experience in estimating for solar systems.
• (Desirable) AutoCAD

Working Pattern

• Flexible Hybrid
• Office Location: Birmingham
• Office Attendance: 3-4 days per week (flexible around operational and business needs)
• Other: A reasonable level of travel will be expected for client meetings and site visits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation:

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits:

• Company car (EV)
• Pension
• Healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (leave entitlement rising to 30 days within 5 years service)
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
• Laptop & mobile

We support and encourage your professional development. This role provides a solid base for your career growth where you can progress to a Senior Estimator, Pre-Construction Manager or transition into design, commercial or surveying role opportunities.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; our commitment to DEI

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We recognise the value that a diverse and inclusive workforce brings to our business and customers, and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join us.