Electrical Estimator

Strong Recruitment Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join an expanding team in North London. Responsibilities include preparing bids and tenders, reviewing project specifications, and estimating costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background, excellent negotiation skills, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Career progression and supportive work environment are key benefits of this role.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

21 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Pension scheme & life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing programme

Staff discounts & referral scheme

Mobile phone provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in electrical estimating.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with clients.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and compiling competitive bids and tenders.
• Reviewing drawings and specifications, producing accurate take-offs.
• Calculating costs for labour, materials, equipment, transport, and associated requirements.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Numeracy

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational ability

Education

Qualifications in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software (preferably Ensign)

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per year
Hours: 8am - 5pm
Location: North London
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

My client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their expanding projects team in North London. You'll be responsible for preparing accurate costings and tenders ranging from £50,000 up to £5 million, working closely with bid and contract managers to secure and deliver successful projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a supportive and growing team, with strong long-term career prospects and a competitive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and compiling competitive bids and tenders.

• Reviewing drawings and specifications, producing accurate take-offs.

• Calculating costs for labour, materials, equipment, transport, and associated requirements.

• Sourcing and assessing quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Producing detailed cost breakdowns, programmes of works, and logistics plans.

• Visiting sites to assess requirements and scope of works.

• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering solutions.

• Supporting bid submissions with site-specific detail.

• Preparing quotations for smaller design & build projects up to £1m.

• Staying current with industry standards, costs, and regulations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong electrical knowledge (essential), with mechanical knowledge an advantage.

• At least 5 years' experience in electrical estimating.

• Excellent numeracy, financial analysis, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency with estimating software (preferably Ensign), MS Project, and Excel.

• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with clients.

• High attention to detail, organisational ability, and problem-solving skills.

• A full UK Driving Licence.

Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Structural Engineering, or Quantity Surveying are desirable, but proven experience will also be considered.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary £60k-£70k

• Company car or car allowance

• 21 days annual leave (increasing with service, up to 25) plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme & life insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Staff discounts & referral scheme

• Mobile phone provided

• Career progression opportunities, including routes into renewable technologies

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation that values talent, invests in professional development, and offers clear progression. If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for your next challenge in North London, we'd love to hear from you.