Electrical Estimator

CDM Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is recruiting an Electrical Estimator for a North East building services contractor. This role focuses on tendering, preparing accurate estimates for electrical projects, and contributing to a growing project portfolio.

You will review drawings and specifications, produce cost breakdowns for labour, materials, plant and subcontractors, and liaise with clients and suppliers to submit competitive tenders on time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within the building services industry.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Good knowledge of electrical labour, material and subcontractor costs.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for a variety of projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, electrical drawings and specifications.
• Producing cost breakdowns for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying potential risks, variations and cost-saving opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the wider commercial and estimating team where required.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering

Cost breakdowns

Electrical drawings

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Location: North East
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently working with an established and growing building services contractor who is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team in the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in electrical estimating who is looking to join a business with a strong project portfolio and ambitions for continued growth.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the tendering process, preparing accurate and competitive estimates across a range of electrical building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for a variety of projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, electrical drawings and specifications.
• Producing cost breakdowns for labour, materials, plant and subcontractor packages.
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying potential risks, variations and cost-saving opportunities.
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the wider commercial and estimating team where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Estimator within the building services industry.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services installations.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience producing detailed estimates and cost breakdowns.
• Good knowledge of electrical labour, material and subcontractor costs.
• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established contractor that is continuing to grow, offering the opportunity to become part of a developing team and contribute to the company's ongoing success.