Electrical Estimator

Streamline Services Consultancy Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in London is seeking an experienced estimator to manage project documentation and perform take-offs. You will lead pre-bid meetings, analyze specifications, and ensure smooth project handovers. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of estimating experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in Cypher software being a plus. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including remote work options.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

22 days of holidays, increasing to 30

Half-day off on birthday

Deliveroo lunch every Friday

Summer and Christmas parties

Fresh fruit provided daily

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating.
• Apprenticeship background is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with Cypher software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and verify against the Drawing Register.
• Perform take-offs and assess project complexity, identifying potential risks.
• Analyze specifications and project documentation.
• Lead pre-bid meetings with management.

Skills

Estimating experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Familiarity with Cypher estimating software

Experience with high-end residential projects

Tools

Cypher estimating software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and verify against the Drawing Register.
• Perform take-offs and assess project complexity, identifying potential risks.
• Analyze specifications and project documentation.
• Send enquiries to specialists and issue RFIs as required.
• Input data into Cypher estimating software.
• Prepare tender letters and summaries for submission.
• Lead pre-bid meetings with management.
• Participate in pre-, mid-, and post-tender meetings.
• Conduct Value Engineering analysis on tenders when necessary.
• Attend site visits during tender stages.
• Ensure smooth handover of secured projects to the Contracts Manager.
• Evaluate subcontractor quotations for accuracy and compliance.
• Occasionally assist with large project variations.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating.
• Apprenticeship background (desirable, but not essential).
• Familiarity with Cypher estimating software (desirable, but not essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel.
• Experience with high-end residential projects (desirable, but not essential).

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive ( 50,000 - 65,000 per annum).
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus.
• Holidays: 22 days, increasing by 1 day annually (up to 30 days), plus Bank Holidays.
• Half-day off on your birthday (weekday only).
• Equipment Provided: iPhone and laptop.
• Additional perks:
  • Deliveroo lunch every Friday.
  • Summer and Christmas parties.
  • Fresh fruit provided daily.
• 1-day remote work per week after probation