Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead Bids & Early-Stage Projects

Emtec Group; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Car allowance / company car

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training & development

Job summary

Emtec Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team in the UK. You will lead electrical estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission for a pipeline of projects, coordinating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to craft competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings, specifications and tender documents, produce detailed cost plans, take-offs and pricing schedules, and manage supplier/subcontractor quotations while identifying

Qualifications

• Electrical estimator experience in M&E, building services or construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical services, installations and construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience producing detailed estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors and reviewing quotations.
• Good commercial awareness to identify risks and opportunities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Experience using estimating software such as Trimble or similar.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions across a range of projects.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents to fully understand scope and requirements.
• Producing accurate take-offs, cost plans and pricing schedules.
• Obtaining and assessing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and potential challenges at tender stage.
• Working closely with the wider pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to develop the best approach for each bid.
• Leading or supporting tender submissions depending on project size and complexity.
• Supporting tender reviews and internal approval processes.
• Maintaining accurate pricing information and estimating data.
• Using your technical and commercial knowledge to help strengthen bids and support future opportunities.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Tender management

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Supplier & subcontractor liaison

Estimating software (Trimble)

Tools

Trimble

Estimating software

Job description

Emtec Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team in the UK. You will lead electrical estimates from initial enquiry through to tender submission for a pipeline of projects, coordinating with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to craft competitive bids.

You’ll review drawings, specifications and tender documents, produce detailed cost plans, take-offs and pricing schedules, and manage supplier/subcontractor quotations while identifying