Electrical Estimator in Cambridge

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join a respected building services contractor in Cambridge/Colchester. The role covers pre-construction pricing, tender submissions, and supplier negotiations, with options for Intermediate or Senior level depending on experience.

The successful candidate will review tender documents, perform electrical take-offs, obtain quotes, and develop compliant, commercially competitive tenders.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimation and tendering.
• Ability to perform detailed take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Experience handling supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Strong reading of drawings and tender documentation.
• Proven ability to prepare cost comparisons for senior management.
• Good IT skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Fully appraise tender information and develop detailed pricing.
• Review tender documentation and ensure quotations align with information.
• Prepare electrical take-offs from drawings and specs.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor quotations and rates.
• Maintain timely follow-ups to ensure quotes are received on time.
• Evaluate quotations and prepare cost comparisons for decision-making.
• Support design inputs to provide compliant solutions.
• Submit tenders with clear schedules and costings.
• Develop value engineering proposals when needed.
• Attend pre-tender meetings and CPDs as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical products and suppliers.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Tendering

Take-offs

Reading drawings

Vendor enquiries

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Electrical Estimator

• Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, Pension
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Cambridge / Colchester

Please note: This is a confidential agency vacancy. The hiring company and client details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.

An established and highly respected building services contractor is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team with the appointment of Electrical Estimators.

There are two opportunities available, making this an excellent opportunity for both an Intermediate Electrical Estimator looking to develop their career and a Senior Electrical Estimator with strong experience who can take ownership of larger and more complex tenders.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the accurate pricing of electrical services throughout the pre-construction and tender process, working closely with the wider estimating, design and project teams.

The Role

The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for reviewing tender documentation, completing electrical take-offs, obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations and producing accurate, commercially competitive tenders.

The role will also involve developing designs where required, identifying value engineering opportunities and ensuring all tender submissions are fully compliant with the client's requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Fully appraise, interrogate and understand tender information.
• Review, file and monitor tender documentation to ensure quotations are prepared against the correct information.
• Complete detailed measurements and electrical services take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Obtain a competitive spread of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Follow up supplier and subcontractor enquiries to ensure quotations are received within required timescales.
• Review and technically evaluate supplier, material and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare clear cost comparisons and analysis for senior management.
• Raise RFIs during the tender period to clarify project requirements and constraints.
• Develop electrical designs during the tender process where required, or engage with design support to ensure a compliant solution is provided.
• Provide electrical input into contractor proposals, specifications and tender schedules.
• Prepare tender information and present schemes and associated costs at adjudication meetings.
• Prepare value engineering proposals and alternative cost options where required.
• Attend pre-tender meetings, CPDs and relevant training.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of electrical products, materials, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure a clear and consistent handover following successful tender awards.

Intermediate Electrical Estimator

The Intermediate position would suit an Electrical Estimator with around 2+ years' estimating experience who is looking to continue developing their technical and commercial knowledge within an established M&E environment.

This would be a particularly good opportunity for someone who has gained experience assisting with tenders, take-offs, supplier enquiries and pricing and is now looking to take greater ownership of projects.

Senior Electrical Estimator

The Senior position would suit an experienced Electrical Estimator who is comfortable taking ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and adjudication.

The successful candidate will have the technical understanding and commercial awareness to challenge pricing, identify risks and opportunities, develop value engineering options and confidently present tenders to senior management.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within an Electrical Estimator position.
• Experience within the building services / M&E sector.
• Strong understanding of electrical services and construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Experience carrying out electrical take-offs and preparing tenders.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a wider team.
• Good commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tenders.
• A full UK driving licence.
• For the Intermediate position, approximately 2+ years' relevant estimating experience would be . Senior candidates with significantly more experience are also encouraged to apply.

Package & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Office-based / hybrid working arrangements to be discussed.
• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Excellent opportunity for career development within an established building services business.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and financially secure building services business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality M&E projects.

If you have any questions please dont hesitate in contacting Harry Severn @ ARC