Senior Electrical Estimator

TClarke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Retail discounts and employee benefits

Structured career progression

Exposure to major high-value projects

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

TClarke, a leading UK MEP contractor, seeks an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join its Central London team. The role focuses on preconstruction and tendering for major electrical packages across high-value developments in London and the South East.

You will review drawings, prepare detailed estimates, and manage supplier and subcontractor enquiries while leading cost activities for data centre and commercial projects. A clear track record in complex MEP tenders is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Estimator or experienced Electrical Estimator within an MEP contractor.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical building services installations.
• Experience estimating major commercial, data centre or technically complex MEP projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of detailed electrical tenders for major MEP projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish accurate project costs.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, material take-offs and labour assessments.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotations and commercial evaluations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, commercial risks and cost-saving solutions.
• Work closely with Preconstruction Directors, Commercial Managers and operational teams.
• Attend tender review meetings, client presentations and project handovers.
• Support the development of junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Senior Estimator

Electrical building services

Tendering experience

Job description

Location: Central London HQ

Employment Type: Permanent

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join TClarke, one of the UK's leading Tier 1 MEP contractors, supporting the continued growth of our Data Centre and Commercial divisions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preconstruction and tendering process for major electrical packages across high-value, technically complex developments throughout London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing business with a strong pipeline of secured projects, offering long-term stability, exposure to landmark developments and a structured career progression plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of detailed electrical tenders for major MEP projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish accurate project costs.
• Produce detailed cost estimates, material take-offs and labour assessments.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier enquiries, quotations and commercial evaluations.
• Identify value engineering opportunities, commercial risks and cost-saving solutions.
• Work closely with Preconstruction Directors, Commercial Managers and operational teams.
• Attend tender review meetings, client presentations and project handovers.
• Support the development of junior estimators within the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Estimator or experienced Electrical Estimator within an MEP contractor.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical building services installations.
• Experience estimating major commercial, data centre or technically complex MEP projects.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical materials, labour costs, procurement and tendering processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Benefits Package

• Annual performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Retail discounts and employee benefits.
• Structured career progression and professional development plan.
• Exposure to major, high-value projects across the Data Centre and Commercial sectors.
• Long-term career opportunities within one of the UK's leading MEP contractors.

TClarke is continuing to expand its presence across the UK construction market, with significant investment in its Data Centre and Commercial divisions.

The successful candidate will benefit from a structured career progression plan, with opportunities to develop into senior preconstruction leadership positions as the business continues to grow.