Electrical Estimator

Atrium Associates Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Associates Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will prepare detailed electrical building services tenders, liaise with clients and supply chain, and help secure projects across a varied commercial portfolio.

The role requires strong design-and-build and traditional tender experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficient use of estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating electrical building services projects, including design-and-build and traditional tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness in cost estimation.

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 to gather information for accurate pricing.
• Identify commercial or technical risks, value engineering opportunities or unusual requirements.
• 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 smooth handover of successful tenders to operations.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Client liaison

Communication

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.

You should also have:

• 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.