Senior Electrical Estimator: Lead High-Value Tenders

Fawkes & Reece London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead detailed electrical tenders for major London projects. The role focuses on tender strategy, cost planning and coordinating with design and commercial teams to win work.

You will manage multiple tenders, review drawings and specifications, and mentor junior estimators within a well-resourced pre-construction function.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Experience managing large and technically complex electrical tenders.
• Strong understanding of electrical building services and installation methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of estimating, procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risks and opportunities.
• Confident negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of detailed electrical estimates and tenders.
• Take ownership of multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules and employer's requirements.
• Develop detailed cost plans, take-offs and tender build-ups.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions and commercial opportunities.
• Manage the tender process with specialist subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review, analyse and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Attend and lead tender clarification and subcontractor interviews.
• Work closely with design teams to assess buildability and value engineering opportunities.
• Provide commercial and technical input into tender strategies.
• Present estimates and tender proposals to senior management and project stakeholders.
• Support successful project handovers from pre-construction into delivery.
• Mentor and support junior estimators within the team.

Skills

Electrical tendering

Tender strategy

Subcontractor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Buildability/value engineering

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead detailed electrical tenders for major London projects. The role focuses on tender strategy, cost planning and coordinating with design and commercial teams to win work.

You will manage multiple tenders, review drawings and specifications, and mentor junior estimators within a well-resourced pre-construction function.