Senior Electrical Estimator — Lead Tendering & Pre-Construction

Emtec Group; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on skills and experience

Car allowance / company car

33 days holidays

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Training and career development

Wellness portal and EAP

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead early-stage estimates and tender submissions for diverse building services projects in the UK. You will review drawings, prepare cost plans, and collaborate with pre-construction and delivery teams to craft competitive bids.

Ideal candidates will have strong electrical estimating experience, ability to read technical drawings, and familiarity with Trimble or similar software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Electrical Estimator role within M&E, building services or construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical services, installations and construction methods.
• Confidence reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience producing detailed estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Experience working with suppliers and subcontractors and reviewing quotations.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong 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

M&E

Building services

Tender submissions

Budget estimation

Estimating software

Tools

Trimble

Job description

Emtec Building Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to lead early-stage estimates and tender submissions for diverse building services projects in the UK. You will review drawings, prepare cost plans, and collaborate with pre-construction and delivery teams to craft competitive bids.

Ideal candidates will have strong electrical estimating experience, ability to read technical drawings, and familiarity with Trimble or similar software.