Electrical Estimator

TLG Infrastructure Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TLG Infrastructure Limited in Essex is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its pre-construction team. Based from the Essex office with hybrid working, you will prepare detailed estimates for projects from £1m to £15m M&E and support tender submissions.

The role requires an electrical qualification and 3+ years’ experience tendering for M&E or electrical contractors, with strong knowledge of current market rates and ability to manage multiple tenders.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification essential.
• 3+ years' experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor.
• Experience tendering electrical packages/projects valued at £1m+.
• Experience in high-end/super-prime residential advantageous.
• Commercial project experience beneficial.
• Experience using relevant electrical estimating/tendering software.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and current market rates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions for projects valued from £1m through to £15m M&E.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Producing accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and potential commercial risks.
• Preparing tender adjudications and presenting submissions to senior management.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Working closely with the pre-construction, design, commercial and operational teams.
• Managing multiple tenders while ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Assisting with handovers to the project delivery team following successful tenders.

Skills

Tendering

Electrical estimating

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Job description

Electrical Estimator - Commercial & Super-Prime Residential

Location: Essex | Hybrid Working

Salary: £55,000-£70,000 + Package (DOE)

We are currently working with a well-established M&E contractor specialising in the delivery of commercial and super-prime residential projects, with M&E values of up to £15m.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their pre-construction team based from their Essex office, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering technically challenging, high-specification projects across London and the South East.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions for projects valued from £1m through to £15m M&E.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Producing accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Obtaining and analysing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying value engineering opportunities and potential commercial risks.
• Preparing tender adjudications and presenting submissions to senior management.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Working closely with the pre-construction, design, commercial and operational teams.
• Managing multiple tenders while ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Assisting with handovers to the project delivery team following successful tenders.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant electrical qualification essential.
• Preferably 3+ years' experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor.
• Proven experience tendering electrical packages/projects valued at £1m+.
• Experience within high-end/super-prime residential would be highly advantageous.
• Commercial project experience would also be beneficial.
• Experience using relevant electrical estimating/tendering software.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and current market rates.
• Good commercial awareness with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.

Package

£55,000-£70,000 + Package (DOE)