Electrical Estimator

Mech Electrics Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mech Electrics Limited is recruiting for an experienced Project Estimator to join their Critical Infrastructure team, focusing on data centres and complex electrical systems. The role involves developing competitive tenders that align with design, commercial, and delivery strategies across electrical and full MEP packages.

You will work with design, commercial and operations to understand how projects are engineered and delivered, with opportunities for long-term career growth within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical/MEP Building Services estimation.
• Experience with data centres, comms rooms or critical environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and communicate with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for Electrical and wider MEP project packages.
• Review drawings, specifications and client tender information.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and build project estimates.
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Analyse subcontractor returns and ensure compliance with tender requirements.
• Attend site visits and engage with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial and technical risks and opportunities.
• Work with Design teams to develop value-engineered solutions.
• Consider programme, construction methodology and long-lead equipment during estimating.
• Compile tender documentation through to final internal review and submission.

Skills

Electrical systems

Building Services

Tendering/estimating

Client liaison

Job description

PROJECT ESTIMATOR – MEP / CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Oldham / Manchester | Permanent | Excellent Salary + Benefits

ELECTRICAL / MEP ESTIMATOR – DATA CENTRES & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Mech Electrics are recruiting for a long-standing client we've proudly worked with for over 15 years, supporting their growth and recruiting engineering professionals throughout the business.

Due to continued expansion, we're looking for an experienced Project Estimator to join their Critical Infrastructure team.

This isn't simply an electrical take-off role.

We're looking for someone with a strong Electrical / Building Services background who understands how complete MEP projects are put together and enjoys becoming involved in the technical, commercial and delivery strategy behind a tender.

THE ROLE

You'll work on technically demanding projects across Data Centres and Critical Infrastructure, estimating major plant, electrical systems and subcontract packages covering electrical, mechanical and associated construction works.

The position is predominantly electrically biased, but you'll need a good appreciation of complete MEP systems and how individual packages interface during construction.

Working alongside Design, Commercial and Operations, you'll help develop competitive, technically robust tenders that can ultimately be delivered successfully on site.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare estimates for Electrical and wider MEP project packages.


• Review drawings, specifications and client tender information.


• Undertake detailed take-offs and build project estimates.


• Issue enquiries to suppliers and specialist subcontractors.


• Analyse subcontractor returns and ensure compliance with tender requirements.


• Attend site visits and engage directly with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.


• Identify commercial and technical risks and opportunities.


• Work with Design teams to develop value-engineered solutions.


• Consider programme, construction methodology and long-lead equipment during estimating.


• Compile tender documentation through to final internal review and submission.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll ideally have developed your career within Electrical or MEP Building Services and understand both the commercial and practical aspects of delivering construction projects.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous Building Services estimating experience.


• Strong knowledge of electrical systems with an appreciation of complete MEP installations.


• Experience estimating Data Centres, comms rooms, critical environments or technically demanding Building Services projects.


• The ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications and communicate confidently with clients and project teams.

Data Centre experience would be highly attractive, but we’re also interested in good Building Services Estimators from other complex environments who have the technical ability and ambition to move into Critical Infrastructure.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You’ll join an established, engineering-led contractor delivering sophisticated projects where estimating isn't isolated from the rest of the business.

You’ll work closely with Design, Commercial and Operations, giving you a genuine understanding of how the projects you price are engineered and ultimately delivered.

The company continues to invest and grow, creating excellent opportunities for long-term career development.