Senior Electrical Estimator

Northcote M&E; Playden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

8:00–16:30

Holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Northcote M&E in Surbiton is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical estimating across residential and commercial projects. This senior role offers real ownership of tenders from enquiry through to handover, working closely with directors and the operations team.

The ideal candidate will have significant Electrical Estimator experience within an M&E or electrical contractor, strong knowledge of LV power, lighting and fire alarm systems, and a proven ability to read

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor
• Strong technical knowledge of LV power, lighting, containment, fire alarm and small power
• Expert reading of drawings and specifications with accurate take-offs
• Good understanding of BS 7671 and current industry standards
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of winning work
• Proficient with Excel and estimating software
• Able to manage several tenders concurrently and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical estimating function, owning tenders from enquiry to submission
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects
• Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and schedules
• Review tender documents and identify risks, exclusions, clarifications and value-engineering opportunities
• Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Build up labour, plant and material rates and keep pricing databases current
• Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits
• Support mechanical estimating where your experience allows
• Prepare clear handover packs for the delivery team on successful bids
• Help shape estimating processes and mentor junior estimators as the team grows

Skills

Electrical Estimator experience

LV power & lighting knowledge

Reading drawings & specs

BS 7671 knowledge

Commercial awareness

Excel

Estimating software

Multi-tender management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in electrical/building services

Qualified electrician

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator

Location: Surbiton

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job type: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

We're working with an established, growing construction and building services group based in Surbiton. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical estimating across a strong, varied pipeline of residential and commercial projects. This is a senior role with real ownership. You'll take electrical tenders from enquiry through to handover and work closely with the directors and operations team. Mechanical estimating experience would be a real advantage, as the business also delivers HVAC and renewable work.

What's on offer

• £55,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• Standard holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• 8 - 4:30
• A senior role in a growing business with clear scope to shape the estimating function

Key responsibilities

• Lead the electrical estimating function, owning tenders from enquiry to submission
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects
• Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and schedules
• Review tender documents and identify risks, exclusions, clarifications and value-engineering opportunities
• Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Build up labour, plant and material rates and keep pricing databases current
• Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits
• Support mechanical estimating where your experience allows
• Prepare clear handover packs for the delivery team on successful bids
• Help shape estimating processes and mentor junior estimators as the team grows

About you

Essential:

• Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor, ideally at senior level
• Strong technical knowledge of LV power, lighting, containment, fire alarm, small power and associated systems
• Expert at reading drawings and specifications and producing accurate take-offs
• Good understanding of BS 7671 and current industry standards
• Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of winning work at healthy margins
• Confident with Excel and estimating software
• Able to manage several tenders at once and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

• Mechanical estimating experience (HVAC, plumbing, heat pumps or renewables)
• A background as a qualified electrician, or an HNC/HND/degree in electrical or building services engineering
• Experience across both residential developments and commercial projects
• Full UK driving licence