Electrical Estimator

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

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for an Electrical Estimator in Washington, Tyne & Wear to prepare accurate tenders for M&E building services projects. The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, producing cost plans and submitting competitive submissions on time.

You will liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial decisions throughout the tender process.

Qualifications

• Experience pricing tenders for M&E projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tenders.
• Solid commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and specs.
• Experience dealing with suppliers, subcontractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive tender submissions for M&E projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce cost plans and pricing submissions.
• Take-offs of labour and materials and assess requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors to secure tenders.
• Identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Support pricing strategies to keep tenders competitive.
• Assist with handover of tenders to the project delivery team.

Skills

Tender pricing

Communication

Organisation

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Process and deadline management

Reading drawings/specifications

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.