Electrical Estimator

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an Electrical Estimator for their City of London office. The role focuses on pricing electrical installation work for commercial fit-out projects across London, with responsibility from enquiry to tender submission.

You will work closely with project management and design teams to ensure competitive, accurate tenders, monitor tenders, and support successful contract awards. Hybrid working available in a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within commercial fit-out projects such as offices, retail or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation methods, practices and relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience using estimating software such as Trimble and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for electrical installation works on commercial fit-out projects.

Skills

Tendering

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Tools

Trimble

Bluebeam

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Location: City of London, London

Hybrid working

Permanent

£47,000 - £55,000 per annum + excellent package

Are you an Electrical Estimator with a background in commercial fit-out projects? Do you want to play a key role in pricing and securing electrical installation contracts across London? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Our client, a specialist contractor within the construction sector, is looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator to join their team at their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong estimating experience to take ownership of tenders, work closely with project management and design teams, and contribute to the successful delivery and profitability of projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for electrical installation works across commercial fit-out projects, including office, retail and hospitality environments. You will manage the estimating process from initial tender enquiry through to submission and contract award, ensuring costs are carefully assessed and commercial risks are identified.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for electrical installation works on commercial fit-out projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings and specifications to produce accurate take-offs and material schedules.
• Obtain, review and negotiate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors and consultants to clarify project scope, specifications and tender requirements.
• Identify potential commercial risks, opportunities and cost-saving measures within tender packages.
• Prepare clear and detailed tender submissions in line with project requirements and deadlines.
• Hand over successful tenders to the delivery team, ensuring scope, pricing and cost breakdowns are clearly documented.
• Maintain accurate pricing information and up-to-date supplier and subcontractor rates.
• Monitor live tenders and work collaboratively with the wider team to meet submission deadlines.

About You

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within commercial fit-out projects such as offices, retail or hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation methods, practices and relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience using estimating software such as Trimble and Bluebeam.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Organised and commercially aware, with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines.
• An electrical qualification or previous experience as a qualified electrician would be advantageous but is not essential.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.