Culture and Environment
Our client is a well-established and growing business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. Operating within a collaborative and professional environment, they encourage innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals on complex and high-value projects, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a direct impact on business success.
Personality
You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a methodical approach to your work. Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This role would suit someone who is commercially aware, proactive, and enjoys finding practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Producing electrical tenders for commercial construction projects with values up to £15m
* Interpreting design drawings and specifications to create cost-effective and commercially viable tender submissions
* Analysing labour, material, overhead, and subcontractor costs to ensure accurate project pricing
* Obtaining and negotiating competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
* Reviewing subcontractor designs and ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements
* Communicating with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tender process
* Conducting site surveys and gathering information to support accurate cost estimation
* Producing schedules of rates and bills of quantities
* Identifying value engineering opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability
* Presenting tender proposals and participating in pre-selection and client meetings
* Maintaining accurate estimating records and supporting the successful delivery of new business opportunities
* Skills and experience
* Previous estimating experience on commercial design-and-build projects
* Electrical engineering qualification (BTEC ONC, City & Guilds Level 3)
* 18th Edition regulations certified
* Experienced creating tenders for sites with HV as well as LV requirements
* Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook
* Experience of electrical estimating software (Cypher or equivalent)
Package and benefits
* Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Free parking
* Annual bonus
* Statutory pension scheme
Please Note: We do not contact or write to unsuccessful candidates. If we have not contacted you within 48 hours of your application, you should presume that your application was unsuccessful. By applying for this vacancy, you are permitting for Oakley Recruitment to contact you and retain your details. In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the employment agencies act, Oakley Recruitment will require proof of identification. A copy of your passport, birth certificate and NI number will be required, as part of your interview process
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year