Electrical Estimator (Commercial / Construction)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a well-established electrical contractor in Abingdon. This role involves managing estimates and tender submissions for high-specification projects across Oxfordshire and the South East.

The successful candidate will work on various complex, high-value projects within a supportive and growing SME business, engaging with contracts managers, engineers, and clients to ensure competitive and accurate submissions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical or M&E contractor.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations and BS 7671.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate electrical estimates and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Carrying out take-offs and cost analysis.
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Pricing commercial, industrial, laboratory, education, and healthcare projects.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost analysis

Strong understanding of electrical installations

Communication

Job description

Abingdon (Office Based)

Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator looking to join a well-established electrical contractor delivering complex and high-specification projects across Oxfordshire and the South East?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing SME business working on technically challenging commercial, industrial, educational, laboratory, and healthcare projects, including prestigious live environments and specialist facilities associated with the University of Oxford and similar high-profile clients.

You will be responsible for managing estimates and tender submissions across a wide variety of electrical installation projects, working closely with Contracts Managers, Engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure commercially competitive and technically accurate submissions.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in electrical estimating who is looking for long-term progression, stability, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects within a supportive and growing business.

The Role:

• Producing accurate electrical estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Carrying out take-offs and cost analysis
• Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Pricing commercial, industrial, laboratory, education, and healthcare projects
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams

The Person:

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical or M&E contractor
• Strong understanding of electrical installations and BS 7671
• Full UK driving licence

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.