Electrical Estimator

Options Resourcing Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is recruiting an Electrical Estimator for a leading M&E building services contractor in Washington, Tyne & Wear. You will prepare accurate tenders across a range of projects and liaise with clients, consultants and suppliers to secure work.

The successful candidate will price tenders, interpret drawings, manage multiple bids and contribute to value engineering. This full-time permanent role offers long-term career development and diverse project exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator in an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Proven tender pricing and cost estimation experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness with attention to detail.
• Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of project delivery and contract requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce accurate cost plans and pricing submissions.
• Complete detailed take-offs and assess labour and material requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Support pricing strategies and ensure tenders remain commercially competitive.
• Assist with the successful handover of tenders to the project delivery team.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information.
• Support commercial decision-making throughout the tender process.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

Skills

Tender pricing

M&E knowledge

Client liaison

Drawings interpretation

Contract awareness

Job description

Electrical Estimator

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Sector: M&E Building Services
Employment: Full-Time Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a well-established and growing M&E building services contractor based in Washington. With over 40 years of industry experience, the business delivers mechanical, electrical and public health projects across the UK, working across sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to join their commercial team and play a key role in securing and delivering new projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders across a range of M&E building services projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure tenders are technically robust, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator looking to join an established contractor offering long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce accurate cost plans and pricing submissions.
• Complete detailed take-offs and assess labour and material requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Support pricing strategies and ensure tenders remain commercially competitive.
• Assist with the successful handover of tenders to the project delivery team.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost information.
• Support commercial decision-making throughout the tender process.
• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Estimator within an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
• Proven experience pricing tenders and producing detailed estimates.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of project delivery and contract requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines.

What's on Offer?

£50,000 - £60,000 salary

• Permanent position with an established and growing M&E contractor.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
• Established business with over 40 years' industry experience.
• Supportive commercial and project delivery team.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your career within the M&E sector.