Senior Electrical Estimator

James Lewis is currently assisting a key client in their search for a Senior Electrical Estimator to join an M&E Contractor in the city who have been well established for over 25 years.

As a privately owned Mechanical & Electrical Building Services contractor they provide services across Design & Build, full M&E services, HVAC, IT infrastructures, CCTV, security, access control and fire alarms. The company has been founded upon sound practises, quality installations and working closely with their clients on a range of projects which include, commercial, education, MOJ/custodial, residential, healthcare, data centres and healthcare ranging in value up to 20m.

This is a hands-on role with a responsibility for the production of Electrical tenders. Key responsibilities include:

• You will have to break down client enquiries
• Organise or complete the required surveys and prepare detailed Electrical estimates, tenders and quotations to ensure that opportunities are being accurately estimated competitively, successfully and profitably
• Identify, quantify and mitigate areas of commercial risk.
• Support the Business in client meetings and estimation/tender presentations to help secure tendered opportunities
• Using relevant industry experience, you will be expected to help develop and refine the estimation process to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy while reducing overall costs

As a Senior Estimator you would be expected to have a solid understanding of Electrical estimating working either in the MEP department of a main contractor or M&E sub-contractor. Please note that we cannot accept applications from candidates with general construction estimating experience outside of Electrical or MEP.

You would also have an established background in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Project & Bid Management allowing you to understand and interpret detailed Technical Works Scope documentation.