Electrical Estimator

NRL Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Long-term career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team and drive accurate cost estimates for a varied portfolio of M&E projects across industrial, educational and public sector sectors.

You will work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to secure opportunities and ensure profitability from the outset, including detailed take-offs, quotations and value engineering options.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating for M&E building services projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience in commercial, industrial or public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed electrical cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Review tender documents to establish scope and pricing strategy.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Attend site surveys and client visits where required.
• Evaluate risks and value engineering options during tender stage.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and project teams throughout bid process.
• Ensure estimates remain commercially competitive and profitable.
• Assist with budgets, cost plans and variation quotations.
• Support handover to delivery team after successful tenders.
• Maintain estimating records and provide reporting as required.
• Monitor market trends, pricing and supply chain performance.

Skills

Tendering

Electrical estimation

Cost analysis

Drawings interpretation

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Deadline management

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Our client is a leading M&E contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building services projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and public sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team and support the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of M&E projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical building services projects. Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities and ensuring projects are commercially viable from the outset.

Typical Projects

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Educational facilities including schools, colleges and universities
• Retail and leisure developments
• Warehousing and distribution centres
• Local authority and public sector developments
• Refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and detailed electrical cost estimates and tender submissions for M&E building services projects.
• Review tender documentation, specifications, drawings and employer's requirements to establish project scope and pricing strategy.
• Undertake detailed take-offs and measurements from drawings and schedules.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Attend site surveys, pre-tender meetings and client visits where required.
• Evaluate project risks, opportunities and value engineering options during the tender stage.
• Liaise closely with clients, consultants, project managers and internal departments throughout the bid process.
• Ensure all estimates are commercially competitive whilst maintaining profitability.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, cost plans and variation quotations.
• Support the project delivery team through the handover process on successful tenders.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and provide reporting information as required.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing and supply chain performance to ensure competitive tendering.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E contractor or building services environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services installations, including power, lighting, containment, fire alarms, data and associated systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience preparing estimates for commercial, industrial or public-sector construction projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tender submissions and work to strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience using estimating software packages.
• Knowledge of current building services regulations, standards and industry best practices.
• Experience working alongside mechanical estimating teams on combined M&E tenders.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious M&E projects.
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Estimator to join a well-established M&E contractor and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex building services projects across the region.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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