Electrical Estimator

Atrium Recruitment Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Estimator for a Cambridge project. You will prepare detailed tenders by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements, liaising with clients and contractors, and attending site surveys where needed.

You will use estimating software and MS Office, focusing on fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2–4, with a proactive approach to identify risks and value-engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2–4.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services design and installation.
• Experience using estimating software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend site surveys where required to gather information for accurate pricing.
• Identify any commercial or technical risks, unusual requirements or value engineering opportunities.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain.
• Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents.
• Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions.
• Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process.
• Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover of successful tenders to the operations team.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Client liaison

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Estimator – Cambridge

Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to join a well-established M&E contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work?

Our client is a highly respected Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor with nearly 60 years of industry experience. Based in Cambridge, they deliver high-quality design, installation and maintenance solutions across a wide range of commercial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator to strengthen their pre-construction team.

The Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for a variety of electrical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers and the wider pre-construction team, you will play a key role in securing new business and ensuring successful project handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend site surveys where required to gather information for accurate pricing.
• Identify any commercial or technical risks, unusual requirements or value engineering opportunities.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain.
• Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents.
• Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions.
• Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process.
• Ensure a smooth and comprehensive handover of successful tenders to the operations team.

About You

You will have previous experience estimating electrical building services projects and be confident working on design-and-build and traditional tenders.

• Proven experience producing fixed-price estimates across RIBA Stages 2–4.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services design and installation.
• Experience using estimating software.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

What's on Offer

• Join a successful and well-established M&E contractor with nearly six decades of industry experience.
• Work on a varied portfolio of commercial building services projects.
• Long-term career progression within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge with a reputable contractor, we'd love to hear from you.