Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Meridian are working with a growing electrical contractor looking to drive the growth of their commercial team in their Scunthorpe office by hiring an Electrical Estimator. If you’re looking to join a commercial contractor with a great reputation and strong foundation of repeat business across Scunthorpe, Humberside, Lincoln, and Doncaster areas then this opportunity is perfect for you. Typical contracts include commercial projects and modular builds, so this level of experience is required.

• Starting salary between £55k - £65k p.a (DoE)
• Immediate start available (subject to successful application)
• Focus on local, regionalised work with repeat customers in Scunthorpe, Humberside, Lincoln, and Doncaster areas
• Flexible working available, with a mixture of WFH and office-based, sometimes with the need to attend site or client meetings
• Full company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Existing commercial knowledge of pricing
• Electrical building services on a variety of commercial and modular build projects
• Ideally a working background within Electrical installations/building services
• Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills, combined with existing knowledge of estimating software and Microsoft Office programmes
• Ability to be client-facing and customer-service skills, with end users, supply chain members, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings and 3D scans (such as AutoCAD software) to change and adapt to site restrictions
• Able to work with other members of the project and onsite teams to adapt and problem-solve
• Excellent timekeeping skills with an ability to work to deadlines

• Working independently or as a larger team to draft electrical tenders for upcoming projects in the region
• Adapt existing tenders or pre-construction documents to suit changing project demands
• Analyse and interpret various designs and documents
• Produce cost-effective and compliant tenders with an understanding of building regulations, HSE, and electrical building services
• Working closely across communication channels to collaborate and problem solve any potential problems during pre-construction and tender processes
• Attending site and client visits when required to expand upon existing relationships, and better understand upcoming projects and potential new opportunities