Electrical Estimator in Chelmsford

Energy Jobline CVL; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Package

Career development

Varied portfolio

Long-term growth

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Chelmsford, Essex, is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a leading building services contractor. You will prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial projects, interpret drawings, tender documents and schedules, and collaborate with pre-construction and commercial teams to secure new business.

This role offers a salary up to £60,000 plus a competitive package, working on diverse projects valued up to £6 million.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Estimating.
• Experience pricing tenders for commercial projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and tender docs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates for commercial building services projects.
• Review tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Produce bills of quantities, material take-offs and labour cost assessments.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams during tenders.
• Ensure tenders are submitted accurately and on time.
• Support pre-construction in developing competitive bids.

Skills

Electrical Estimating

Electrical Installations

Tender Pricing

Electrical Drawings

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Estimator
Chelmsford, Essex
£60,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A leading building services contractor based in Chelmsford is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team with the appointment of an experienced Electrical Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong presence in the building services sector, working on a diverse range of commercial projects valued up to £6 million.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the tendering process, preparing accurate and competitive electrical estimates while working closely with the wider pre-construction and commercial teams to secure new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial building services projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Producing bills of quantities, material take-offs and labour cost assessments.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the pre-construction team in developing competitive bids and securing new projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Estimator within the building services or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations within commercial construction projects.
• Experience pricing tenders for projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive additional package.
• Opportunity to join a leading building services contractor.
• Involvement in a varied portfolio of commercial projects valued up to £6 million.
• A key role within an expanding pre-construction team.
• Long-term career development within an established business.

Skills Required

• Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial building services projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Producing bills of quantities, material take-offs and labour cost assessments.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.

Qualifications Required

2+ years experience in Estimating

Keywords

• Electrical
• Estimator
• Construction
• Estimating
• M&E
• Chelmsford
• Essex