Senior Electrical Estimator

Job title:

Senior Electrical Estimator

Location:

Surbiton

Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job type:
Permanent, full-time

We're working with an established, growing construction and building services group based in Surbiton. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical estimating across a strong, varied pipeline of residential and commercial projects. This is a senior role with real ownership. You'll take electrical tenders from enquiry through to handover and work closely with the directors and operations team.

Mechanical estimating experience would be a real advantage, as the business also delivers HVAC and renewable work.

• £55,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• Standard holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• 8 - 4:30
• A senior role in a growing business with clear scope to shape the estimating function

• Lead the electrical estimating function, owning tenders from enquiry to submission
• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects
• Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and schedules
• Review tender documents and identify risks, exclusions, clarifications and value-engineering opportunities
• Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Build up labour, plant and material rates and keep pricing databases current
• Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits
• Support mechanical estimating where your experience allows
• Prepare clear handover packs for the delivery team on successful bids
• Help shape estimating processes and mentor junior estimators as the team grows

Essential:

• Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor, ideally at senior level
• Strong technical knowledge of LV power, lighting, containment, fire alarm, small power and associated systems
• Expert at reading drawings and specifications and producing accurate take-offs
• Good understanding of BS 7671 and current industry standards
• Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of winning work at healthy margins
• Confident with Excel and estimating software
• Able to manage several tenders at once and meet tight deadlines

Desirable:

• Mechanical estimating experience (HVAC, plumbing, heat pumps or renewables)
• A background as a qualified electrician, or an HNC/HND/degree in electrical or building services engineering
• Experience across both residential developments and commercial projects
• Full UK driving licence