Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Operations Director / Estimating Manager

About the Role

Were representing a well established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contractor based in Maidstone, serving within the commercial and industrial client base across London and the South East. The Electrical Estimator will be pivotal in preparing accurate, compliant, and competitive cost estimates for electrical works as part of broader facilities and infrastructure service packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documents, drawings, and specifications to produce detailed electrical estimates

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to obtain competitive pricing

• Prepare and submit compliant quotations, proposals, and bills of quantities aligned with client needs

• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to validate scope and ensure commercial profitability

• Conduct site surveys when necessary to inform estimation process

• Maintain and update pricing databases and supplier rate cards

• Support posttender negotiations and provide technical assistance during project mobilisation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within the UK commercial or industrial sectors, ideally in FM, MSP, or building services contexts

• Thorough understanding of UK electrical standards, building regulations, and commercial estimating processes

• Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software (e.g., Trimble, ConEst, Amtech, Bluebeam)

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problemsolving abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to justify estimates clearly

• Ability to manage multiple tenders concurrently and meet tight deadlines under pressure

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation (preferred)

• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable)

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline (desirable)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000, commensurate with experience

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy worklife balance

• The opportunity to work with a dynamic, technologydriven M&E contractor on varied, highimpact projects across the UK

• A supportive team culture with clear pathways for career development

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