Electrical Estimator

Curve Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional M&E Contractor in the UK is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their team in Cambridge or Norwich. This role involves preparing competitive electrical tenders, liaising with clients, and managing the tender process effectively. Candidates should possess electrical qualifications and relevant experience in a commercial setting. The position offers a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 and comprehensive benefits including a car allowance, holidays, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Car / car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical systems and installation methods.
• Experience in a similar estimator position.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate electrical tenders using estimating software.
• Liaise with clients and manage the tender process.
• Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns.
• Update cost databases with current market trends.

Skills

Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of electrical systems

Experience as an Electrical Estimator in the commercial sector

Confident communicator

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to plan and prioritize tenders

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Location: Cambridge or Norwich

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits: Car / car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Healthcare

A reputable regional M&E Contractor is looking for an Electrical Estimator to join their established team in Cambridge or Norwich. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Research & Technology, Healthcare and Leisure. These projects are typically valued between £2m and £6m.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and competitive electrical tenders using estimating software package.
• Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned, always representing the business in a professional manner.
• Attend site surveys or tender interviews.
• Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.
• Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as identified as required within the enquiry.
• Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification.
• Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received.

Qualifications

• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of electrical systems and their installation methods.
• Experience within a similar position as an Electrical Estimator within the commercial sector.
• Electrical qualifications.
• Confident communicator.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.
• The ability to plan, co‑ordinate and prioritise tenders.

Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new Electrical Estimator opportunity within the Building Services sector (Electrical Estimator, Senior Electrical Estimator, MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator).