Hybrid Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer

Eden Brown; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting a Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer to join a well-established construction and commercial fit-out contractor in a hybrid role.

You will support tendering from enquiry through to cost planning, develop electrical design solutions and work closely with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to ensure technically robust and commercially competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical building services design and estimating within construction, commercial fit-out or refurbishment sectors.
• Strong pre-construction experience, with a track record of preparing and managing electrical tenders.
• Solid technical knowledge of commercial electrical installations including lighting, small power, distribution, containment, fire alarm, emergency lighting and related building services.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of project costing, labour allowances, material pricing and subcontract procurement.
• Experience identifying design risks, scope gaps, technical interfaces and commercial opportunities during the tender process.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive electrical estimates for commercial fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and employers requirements to establish project scope and identify potential risks or omissions.
• Develop electrical design solutions and provide technical input throughout the pre-construction and tender stages.
• Undertake electrical take-offs, quantity surveying and cost planning for labour, materials, plant and subcontract packages.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value and commercial competitiveness.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and propose cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, compliance or performance.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
• Support tender submissions, including the preparation of cost breakdowns, tender clarifications, exclusions and qualifications.
• Review existing designs and specifications to identify discrepancies, design gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proposed electrical installations comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and project specifications.
• Work collaboratively with pre-construction and delivery teams to support a smooth transition from tender to project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Estimating

Tendering

Pre-construction

Cost planning

Subcontract procurement

Job description

Eden Brown is recruiting a Contract Electrical Design & Estimating Engineer to join a well-established construction and commercial fit-out contractor in a hybrid role.

You will support tendering from enquiry through to cost planning, develop electrical design solutions and work closely with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to ensure technically robust and commercially competitive proposals.