Electrical Estimator

SSA Recruitment; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator (M&E) for a specialist electrical contractor near Maidenhead. You will prepare detailed tenders from drawings, specifications and tender documents, and work closely with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities include quantity take-offs, costing labour, materials and subcontractors, obtaining quotations, reviewing tender requirements and submitting clear pricing assumptions for tender reviews.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with M&E or electrical contracting estimating.
• Ability to prepare competitive tender submissions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates from drawings, specs and tender docs.
• Complete quantity take-offs and calculate labour, materials and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review tender requirements, identify risks, exclusions and opportunities.
• Prepare tender submissions with clear pricing assumptions and clarifications.
• Attend tender reviews and support handovers to project delivery teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tender submissions

Take-offs

Supplier quotations

Costing accuracy

Education

Electrical or Building Services qualification

Job description

Electrical Estimator - M&E

SSA are recruiting an Electrical Estimator on behalf of a specialist Electrical contractor based in Maiden Head. You will prepare accurate and competitive electrical tenders, working closely with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

About the client

Our client is a specialist Electrical contractor delivering technically demanding construction projects. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in securing new work, working closely with the commercial and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates from drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Complete quantity take-offs and calculate labour, material and subcontractor costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review tender requirements, identifying risks, exclusions and opportunities.
• Prepare tender submissions, clearly outlining pricing assumptions and clarifications.
• Attend tender review meetings and support handovers to project delivery teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years Experience electrical estimating within M&E or electrical contracting.
• Experience in commercial D&B, Pharma/Labs prefered
• Good understanding of electrical installations, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to prepare accurate take-offs and competitive tender submissions.
• Experience obtaining and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong numerical, communication and organisational skills.Relevant electrical or building services qualification, or equivalent practical experience