Electrical Estimator

Bimplus; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator for their Essex-based pre-construction team. The role supports tenders for projects ranging from £1m to £15m M&E, with hybrid working on offer.

You will review documentation, prepare cost estimates, obtain quotes, and present submissions to senior management while coordinating with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical qualifications are essential.
• 3+ years' experience as an Electrical Estimator in an M&E or electrical contractor is preferred.
• Experience tendering electrical packages/projects valued at £1m+ is required.
• Experience in high-end/super-prime residential is advantageous.
• Experience using estimating/tendering software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions for projects valued from £1m to £15m M&E.
• Review tender docs, drawings, specs and bills of quantities.
• Produce accurate material, labour and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential commercial risks.
• Prepare tender adjudications and present submissions to senior management.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors through the tender process.
• Work closely with pre-construction, design, commercial and operations teams.
• Manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.
• Assist handovers to the project delivery team after successful tenders.

Skills

Tendering

Electrical estimation

Attention to detail

Multi-tender management

Commercial awareness

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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.