London On-Site Electrical Estimator: Bids & Budgets

TP&N Electrical Contractors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TP&N Electrical Contractors in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare and manage estimates and tenders for a range of electrical projects. You will conduct material take-offs, labour calculations, and cost summaries while reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure competitive bids.

Collaborating with project managers and engineers, you will refine budgets, support value engineering, and monitor costs against estimates throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating, tender preparation, and bid documentation.
• Familiarity with cost controls, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Background in electrical contracting and site operations.
• Strong reading of drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in estimating software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple bids.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and tenders for electrical projects.
• Review drawings and specifications to derive quantities.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier/subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare detailed bid documentation and cost summaries.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on budgets.
• Monitor costs vs estimates throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Cost control

Reading drawings

Communication & negotiation

Attention to detail

Bid management

Education

Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying degree

Certifications (advantage)

Tools

Estimating software

MS Excel

Job description

TP&N Electrical Contractors in London is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to prepare and manage estimates and tenders for a range of electrical projects. You will conduct material take-offs, labour calculations, and cost summaries while reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure competitive bids.

Collaborating with project managers and engineers, you will refine budgets, support value engineering, and monitor costs against estimates throughout the project lifecycle.