Junior Electrical Estimator

Metropolitan Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Trust

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service reward scheme

Tradepoint discount scheme

Private Financial Advice

Job summary

Group Metropolitan is seeking a Junior Electrical Estimator to join the Commercial team in London. The role involves estimating, tendering and attending external site visits with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to reflect a positive professional image.

Based in Canary Wharf with site-based responsibilities, the role requires a driven, self-motivated individual who can work independently under pressure while collaborating with a tight team.

Qualifications

• Electrical contracting background.
• Experience in estimating and quoting.
• Good understanding of Electrical regulations.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Full UK Driving license; able to attend site/tender visits covering the London Area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and proposals used to secure new business.
• Establish new tender opportunities by understanding job specifications and drawings.
• Accurately calculate take-offs from drawings including materials and hours.
• Maintaining the approved suppliers list.
• Attend site/tender walkthroughs to cross reference drawings to identify proactive solutions and avoid potential site interferences where required.
• Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects.
• Communication with client to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission.
• Participate in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed.
• Support the Estimating manager with their role.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Client communication

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in‑house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £80M. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business, expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role

We require a Junior Electrical Estimator to join the Commercial team to aid in our continued expansion. The right candidate needs to be driven, self‑motivated and able to work on their own initiative when under pressure whilst also being a positive collaborator within a tight team. Experience in Electrical Estimating would be an advantage in addition working within building services industry would be desirable. The candidate will be required to attend external site visits with our Clients, Suppliers & Subcontractors and reflect a positive professional image as well as the confidence to clarify bids with our clients.

Type of contract: Permanent Role
Department: Commercial
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Canary Wharf & site Based
Salary: DOE

Requirements

• Electrical contracting background
• Experience in estimating and quoting
• Good understanding of Electrical regulations
• Be able to manage your own workload
• Proficient in MS Office, word and excel, and other related computer programs
• Full UK Driving license with the ability to attend site/tender walkthroughs covering the London Area

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and proposals used to secure new business.
• Establish new tender opportunities by understanding job specifications and drawings.
• Accurately calculate take-offs from drawings including materials and hours.
• Maintaining the approved suppliers list.
• Attend site/tender walkthroughs to cross reference drawings to identify proactive solutions and avoid potential site interferences where required.
• Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects.
• Communication with client to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's.
• Coordinate with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission.
• Participate in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed.
• Support the Estimating manager with their role.

Benefits

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Length of Service reward scheme.
• Tradepoint discount scheme.
• Private Financial Advice.