Electrical Estimator

Dropp.UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company pension scheme

33 days' holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Company mobile phone

Industry training and development

PPE provided

Job summary

Dropp.UK in Swindon is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Contracts Manager to join our team and manage electrical tenders from review to handover. You will work across the South West on commercial, industrial, government, healthcare and education projects.

You will review drawings, price procurement, and coordinate with mechanical estimators to prepare complete M&E quotations, ensuring timely tender submissions and contract handovers.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Estimator or in a similar role.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, price and submit electrical tenders to deadlines.
• Review tender documentation and raise RFIs for clarification.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams.
• Obtain and assess subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Commercial/Industrial estimating

Drawings interpretation

Attention to detail

Organisation

UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Electrical Estimator / Contracts Manager

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £45,000+ per annum, negotiable depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established Mechanical & Electrical Services Contractor is looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator / Contracts Manager to join its growing team in Swindon.

Working across the South West, the business delivers projects across the commercial, industrial, government, healthcare, local authority and education sectors.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the electrical element of tenders, working closely with Mechanical Estimators to prepare complete M&E quotations. You will be involved throughout the tender process, from reviewing requirements and sourcing costs through to final submission, pre-order meetings and contract handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, price and submit electrical tenders to required deadlines
• Review tender documentation and raise RFIs where clarification is required
• Liaise with clients, consultants and design teams
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and specialist subcontractor quotations
• Price procurement requirements and identify long-lead items
• Measure works and produce itemised Bills of Quantities
• Finalise tender submissions and attend pre-order meetings
• Support contract awards and handover of successful packages
• Liaise with clients regarding electrical project variations
• Maintain accurate estimating records using company software and Microsoft Office

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, preferably within a similar-sized or larger organisation.

You should have:

• Commercial and/or industrial electrical estimating experience
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and project specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines
• A full UK driving licence

CSCS is advantageous.

DBS is advantageous and can be applied for.

Ideally, you will be a time-served electrician who has progressed into estimating, with previous commercial and industrial experience.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000+ salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days' holiday including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company mobile phone
• Industry training and development
• PPE provided