Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Pre-Construction Bids

Emtec; Ratho Station; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with car allowance

33 days holidays

Holiday purchase/sell scheme

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training & development

Wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow (Uddingston), Edinburgh or Dundee. You will lead electrical estimates from initial enquiry through tender submission, working with our pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to create competitive bids.

The role requires a proven track record in electrical estimating within M&E or building services, the ability to read drawings and schedules, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Estimator in M&E, building services or construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical services, installations and construction methods.
• Confident reading/interpreting drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience producing detailed estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple tender deadlines.
• Experience using estimating software such as Trimble.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications and documents to understand scope.
• Produce take-offs, cost plans and pricing schedules.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify risks and opportunities at tender stage.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams.
• Lead or support tender submissions.
• Support tender reviews and approvals.
• Maintain pricing information and estimating data.
• Use technical and commercial knowledge to strengthen bids.

Skills

Electrical estimating experience

Reading drawings & specs

Tender submissions

Supplier & subcontractor negotiations

Estimating software (Trimble)

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our pre-construction team across Glasgow (Uddingston), Edinburgh or Dundee. You will lead electrical estimates from initial enquiry through tender submission, working with our pre-construction, commercial and delivery teams to create competitive bids.

The role requires a proven track record in electrical estimating within M&E or building services, the ability to read drawings and schedules, and proficiency with