Details:
- Salary: £35 - 45 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Uxbridge London
- Date: 5 hours ago
Description:
Electrical Estimator - High-End Residential
Location: Uxbridge, West London
Rate: £35-£45 per hour (Outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract
Sector: Electrical / Building Services / High-End Residential
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established electrical contractor looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team based in Uxbridge, West London.
The business specialises in delivering high-quality electrical installations across the luxury residential sector, working on prestigious properties, bespoke residential developments and high-specification refurbishment projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a contractor delivering technically detailed and high-value residential projects.
The position offers £35-£45 per hour Outside IR35, depending on experience.
The Role
As Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for electrical packages across a range of high-end residential projects.
You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and project delivery teams, reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to produce detailed cost estimates.
Projects will involve high-specification electrical installations, including lighting, power distribution, specialist lighting controls, home automation and associated building services.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare detailed electrical estimates and competitive tender submissions
Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation
Carry out accurate electrical take-offs and material measurements
Price electrical packages across luxury residential new-build and refurbishment projects
Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors
Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions
Prepare labour, material, plant and subcontractor cost breakdowns
Assess project risks, exclusions and commercial considerations
Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process
Attend site visits and tender clarification meetings where required
Review lighting, power, containment, distribution and specialist electrical systems
Support tender handovers to the project delivery team
Maintain accurate estimating records and tender documentation
Work closely with senior management to develop competitive pricing strategies
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong background in electrical contracting and building services.
Ideally, you will have:
Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical or M&E contractor
Previous experience pricing high-end residential, luxury developments or bespoke refurbishment projects
Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services installations
Experience estimating lighting, power, containment and distribution systems
Knowledge of specialist lighting controls, smart home systems or home automation would be advantageous
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
Strong understanding of labour, material and subcontractor pricing
Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
Strong Excel skills and experience using electrical estimating software
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Relevant electrical qualification or trade background advantageous
What's on Offer
£35-£45 per hour
Outside IR35
Contract opportunity
Uxbridge, West London location
High-end residential and luxury refurbishment projects
Opportunity to work on technically detailed electrical installations
Established electrical contractor
Potential for ongoing work
Apply
If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong electrical contracting background and ideally previous high-end residential experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion