Electrical Estimator

Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready to progress your career with a well-established and forward-thinking contractor?
Our client, a respected Mechanical & Electrical contractor with nearly 60 years of industry expertise, is seeking a skilled Electrical Estimator to join their growing Cambridge-based team. They deliver high-quality building services solutions across different sectors offering a full design-to-installation service supported by a highly qualified team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

The Role
As Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of tenders and pre-construction activities. You will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially viable estimates while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

· Liaise with clients and main contractors throughout the tender process

· Attend site surveys where required to gather essential information for pricing

· Prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical services by thoroughly reviewing and interpreting employer's requirements

· Identify and highlight any onerous, unusual, or high-risk employer requirements

· Source, obtain, and validate material and plant quotations

· Maintain and develop strong relationships within the supply chain

· Input and manage data using industry-standard estimating software

· Compile and complete cost comparison schedules for internal review

· Prepare risk and opportunity schedules for commercial assessment

· Produce tender adjudication documentation

· Provide support to the Bid Manager during and after the tender process

· Ensure a thorough and structured handover of awarded projects to the operations team

Skills & Experience Required

· Experience providing fixed-price costings across design stages 2-4

· Strong ability to review and interrogate electrical designs for compliance and accuracy

· Proficient in using estimating software

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Strong communication skills

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

· Effective workload prioritisation and time management

· Ability to plan and organise work activities to meet strict deadlines

· High level of accuracy and attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, reputable contractor offering long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we would love to hear from you