Electrical Estimator: Tender Specialist for Commercial M&E

Atrium Associates Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Associates Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will prepare detailed electrical building services tenders, liaise with clients and supply chain, and help secure projects across a varied commercial portfolio.

The role requires strong design-and-build and traditional tender experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficient use of estimating software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating electrical building services projects, including design-and-build and traditional tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and commercial awareness in cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates by reviewing drawings, specifications and employer's requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and main contractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend site surveys to gather information for accurate pricing.
• Identify commercial or technical risks, value engineering opportunities or unusual requirements.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the supply chain.
• Produce cost comparisons, risk registers and tender adjudication documents.
• Use estimating software to prepare and manage tender submissions.
• Support the Bid Manager throughout the tender process.
• Ensure smooth handover of successful tenders to operations.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Client liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Atrium Associates Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its pre-construction team. You will prepare detailed electrical building services tenders, liaise with clients and supply chain, and help secure projects across a varied commercial portfolio.

The role requires strong design-and-build and traditional tender experience, excellent attention to detail, and proficient use of estimating software and MS Office.