Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
Senior-level candidates: A higher package may be considered for the right individual
Benefits: Company car + benefits
Working Pattern: Predominantly office based, with up to 1–2 days hybrid working potentially available where necessary

Optima Site Solutions is recruiting an experienced Electrical Estimator on behalf of an established electrical contractor delivering a varied portfolio of commercial building services projects across Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region.

This position would suit an estimator with strong electrical building services knowledge who is comfortable managing tenders from initial enquiry and take-off through to final submission and project handover.

Projects include commercial developments, education facilities, research and laboratory environments, industrial buildings, refurbishment schemes and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
The business is looking for someone who can become a key part of the estimating and commercial team.

An experienced Senior Electrical Estimator may also be considered, with flexibility above the advertised salary range for the right candidate.

The Role

As Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive electrical tenders.
Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing tender enquiries, drawings, specifications and associated documentation
Producing detailed electrical estimates and cost build-ups
Completing electrical take-offs and preparing bills of quantities
Assessing labour, materials, plant and subcontract requirements
Obtaining, reviewing and comparing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Building accurate material and labour costs into tender submissions
Identifying technical and commercial risks within tender documentation
Identifying value-engineering opportunities where appropriate
Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and clients during the tender process
Attending site visits and pre-tender meetings where required
Preparing tender submissions and supporting tender presentations
Managing multiple live tenders and priorities simultaneously
Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team
Supporting the handover of successfully secured projects to the delivery teamAbout You

This role is specifically aimed at candidates with proven hands-on electrical estimating experience gained within an electrical contracting or M&E/building services environment.

To be considered, you should have:

Previous experience working as an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator
Experience pricing commercial electrical or building services projects
Strong knowledge of electrical installations and building services
Experience completing electrical take-offs and developing detailed tender costs
The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Good knowledge of electrical labour, material and subcontract costs
Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
The ability to manage several tenders at different stages
Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers, subcontractors, consultants and clients
The ability to commute regularly to an office in the Cambridge areaCandidates who originally progressed from an electrical trade or engineering background are particularly welcome, provided they have subsequently gained substantial electrical estimating experience.

Please note: electrical installation, project management or quantity surveying experience alone will not be sufficient without demonstrable hands-on electrical estimating and tendering experience.

Package
£60,000–£70,000 basic salary depending on experience
Higher package potentially available for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator
Company car
Company benefits package
Predominantly office-based position
Up to 1–2 days hybrid working may be available where necessary
Long-term opportunity with an established electrical contractor
Varied portfolio of commercial and technically complex projects
Opportunity to become a key member of the estimating and commercial teamIf you are an experienced Electrical Estimator with a background in commercial electrical contracting or M&E building services and are based within a reasonable commuting distance of Cambridge, apply with your CV for further information.

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