Electrical Estimator

ElyCambridgeshire
Written By Philip Brown

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Benefits:     Company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension

A reputable regional M&E Contractor are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join their established team. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure and Residential.

As the Electrical Estimator you be key in the pre-construction process, supporting the commercial team in producing accurate and competitive estimates for Electrical building services projects. You will be involved in tender reviews, take-offs, cost planning, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the best value.

You will be work within an established M&E estimating team in preparing Electrical estimates up to £4 million, so previous experience is essential.

The Electrical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing accurate and competitive Electrical tenders for a range of building services projects using estimating software packages.

  • Conduct take-offs from drawings and specifications.

  • Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission.

  • Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary.

  • Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification.

  • Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.

  • Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as required within the enquiry to support accurate cost planning.

  • Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received.

  • Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

  • Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of Electrical systems (HVAC, plumbing and public health) and their installation methods.

  • Experience within in similar position as an Electrical Estimator ideally with project values up to £4m.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

  • The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders.

  • The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders.

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong IT skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. 

  • Relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (desirable).

Please contact Adam Brown on 07368400891 / 01638 614599 or email adam@curverecruit.com for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Electrical Estimator, Senior Electrical Estimator MEP Estimator, M&E Estimator).

Philip Brown
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