Electrical Estimator

The Lanes Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lanes Group in Telford is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join our established M&E contracting team. The role focuses on developing accurate Design & Build estimates from briefs and tender docs, with close collaboration across project managers, engineers and suppliers.

You will carry out quantity take-offs, cost planning and bid submissions, ensuring competitive, commercially sound tenders while managing multiple tenders to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating and interpreting project briefs.
• Ability to produce Design & Build estimates from tender docs.
• Strong reading of technical drawings and specifications.
• Proven cost planning and value engineering capability.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Interpret project requirements and develop Design & Build estimates.
• Carry out quantity take-offs for materials and equipment.
• Estimate labour, materials, plant, subcontractors costs.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Identify risks, exclusions and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support cost planning during pre-construction.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and suppliers.
• Attend site visits to understand project conditions.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Design & Build estimates

Quantity take-offs

Excel

Estimating software

Numerical analysis

Cost planning

Tender submissions

Bid management

Education

Electrical Engineering or Building Services qualification

Electrical trade background

Tools

Estimating software

Excel

Job description

Senior / Electrical Estimator | Telford | Competitive Salary + Package

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior / Electrical Estimator to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical estimating background who can interpret project briefs and develop accurate Design & Build estimates. Experience in cost planning would also be a significant advantage.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients to develop competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of building services projects.

The Role

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, project briefs and tender documentation
• Interpret project requirements and develop detailed Design & Build estimates
• Carry out accurate quantity take-offs for electrical materials and equipment
• Estimate project costs across labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractors
• Obtain, analyse and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions
• Identify project risks, exclusions and potential cost-saving opportunities
• Support cost planning during the pre-construction stages where required
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors throughout the tender process
• Attend site visits where required to understand project conditions and requirements
• Assist with bid handovers to the project delivery team following successful tenders
• Maintain estimating and cost databases and keep up to date with current market rates
• Work to tender programmes and ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadline

About You

We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of electrical building services and installations.

You should have:

• Previous experience within electrical estimating
• The ability to interpret project briefs and produce Design & Build estimates
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and installations
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience carrying out electrical quantity take-offs
• Good knowledge of estimating software and spreadsheets, particularly Excel and estimating systems
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines
• Cost planning experience would be a particular advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates will ideally have either:

• An Electrical Engineering, Building Services or related qualification
• or
• An electrical trade background combined with strong estimating experience

Experience estimating projects within construction, M&E, commercial, industrial or residential environments will be considered.

Knowledge and experience of estimating and take-off software would also be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator who wants to join an established M&E business and become involved in projects from the earliest pre-construction and tender stages.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a combination of Electrical Estimating, Design & Build and Cost Planning experience.