Electrical Estimator in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs covered

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Flexible / hybrid working

Holiday purchase scheme

Professional membership funding

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Electrical Estimator to join a major UK Main Contractor's Pre-Construction team. You will prepare detailed electrical estimates, perform take-offs, and develop cost build-ups for multiple tenders from enquiry through to handover.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, experience pricing packages, and the ability to read drawings and specs. Hybrid working is available, with comprehensive benefits and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within Building Services/M&E.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations and cost build-ups.
• Experience pricing electrical packages and reviewing technical docs.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications accurately.
• Solid grasp of labour, material and subcontractor costs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions.
• Take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender docs.
• Build labour, material and subcontractor costs.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Review designs for risks and value engineering options.
• Attend tender adjudications and handover meetings.
• Coordinate with Design, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Manage multiple tenders to deadlines.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support tenders from enquiry to project handover.

Skills

Electrical estimation

Tender pricing

Reading drawings

Labour cost analysis

Commercial awareness

Estimating software

Excel

Tender management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

The Opportunity

I’m currently working with a major UK Main Contractor with an established in-house M&E division who are looking to appoint an Electrical Estimator to strengthen their Pre-Construction team.

The role will involve producing accurate and competitive electrical tenders, working closely with the wider Pre-Construction, Commercial and Operational teams from initial enquiry through to tender submission and project handover.

This is a great opportunity for an Electrical Estimator looking for the stability and benefits of working for a major Main Contractor, while still operating within a dedicated M&E environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions
• Complete take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• Produce labour, material and subcontractor cost build-ups
• Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Review electrical designs and identify risks, opportunities and value engineering options
• Attend tender adjudications and handover meetings
• Liaise with Design, Commercial, Procurement and Operational teams
• Manage multiple tenders and work to required deadlines
• Develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Support tenders from initial enquiry through to project handover

Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within Building Services / M&E
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations
• Experience pricing electrical packages across a range of projects
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Good understanding of labour, material and subcontractor costs
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage tenders independently whilst working within a wider Pre-Construction team

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
• Travel costs covered
• Additional travel allowance
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee retail & shopping discounts
• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities where applicable
• Holiday purchase scheme - option to purchase additional annual leave
• Professional membership funding
• Training & ongoing professional development
• Long-term progression within an established M&E division