Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator London

My client, a well-established M&E contractor, is currently looking to appoint a proficient Electrical Estimator to strengthen their estimating team in London. They're after someone who is technically solid, commercially minded, and highly organised with experience preparing detailed estimates, bills of quantities, and schedules of rates for large-scale projects.

The Role:

• Work in line with pre-agreed tender strategies, including supplier engagement and value engineering options.

• Log and manage tender enquiries, while maintaining electronic and physical records.

• Review all relevant documentation including drawings, specs, prelims, client queries, and submission requirements.

• Source and liaise with both named and alternative suppliers for pricing.

• Carry out take-offs for labour, materials, and plant from drawings and supporting documents.

• Issue bid packages with clear deadlines and follow up to ensure timely returns.

• Input and update all information on estimating software throughout the process.

• Clearly define scope, including inclusions and exclusions within the submission.

• Liaise with in-house design and project teams to plan delivery methods, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and innovation.

• Create and manage a tender programme to ensure internal deadlines are met.

• Present estimates to senior management ahead of final submission.

• Handle post-tender queries and support the team during any clarifications.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants.

• Actively identify upcoming tender opportunities and share with the work-winning team.

• Bring a commercial mindset to the process and look for smarter ways of working.

• Support and mentor junior estimators within the team.

• Carry out any other relevant tasks as directed by the Estimating Manager.

What They're Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the building services industry

• Strong background in MEP tenders ranging from £5M to £30M+

• Experience working on commercial, education, healthcare, and pharmaceutical projects

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Confident user of Microsoft Office and estimating software (Excel in particular)

• Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail

• Collaborative team player with good time management

• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Clear communicator who can work across departments

• Proactive and commercially aware, with a problem-solving mindset