Senior Electrical Estimator

East Sussex Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£80,000

Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator

Location: Surbiton

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

Job type: Permanent, full-time

The opportunity

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.

What’s on offer

£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

Key responsibilities

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

About you

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

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