Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Little Dunmow Essex
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
Electrical Estimator
Location: Little Dunmow, Essex
Salary: £45,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Opportunity
An established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator to join its team in Little Dunmow.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business, working on a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects, including industrial unit fit-outs, office refurbishments and CAT A/CAT B office fit-outs.
Projects vary in size and complexity, with larger schemes reaching approximately £3 million in combined M&E contract value.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially viable electrical estimates, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare detailed and competitive electrical estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
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Review tender documentation, electrical drawings, specifications and project requirements.
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Undertake electrical take-offs, measurements and material schedules.
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Calculate labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.
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Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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Identify commercial risks, scope gaps, exclusions and opportunities for value engineering.
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Prepare detailed cost breakdowns and tender submissions.
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Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
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Attend site visits and tender meetings where required.
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Manage multiple tender enquiries and ensure submissions meet deadlines.
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Work closely with the commercial and project delivery teams to ensure a smooth handover of successful projects.
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contracting environment.
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Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical installations.
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Experience pricing electrical packages for fit-out and refurbishment projects.
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Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
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Competent in electrical take-offs, measurements and cost estimating.
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Good understanding of electrical installation methods, materials and labour costs.
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Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
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Good communication, organisational and negotiation skills.
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Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of £45,000–£65,000, depending on experience.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Long-term career opportunity within an established M&E contractor.
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Varied portfolio of commercial and industrial projects.
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Opportunity to take ownership of tenders and contribute to commercial decisions.
If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a new challenge and a long-term opportunity within an established M&E contracting business, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity