Senior Electrical Estimator in Dartford

Location

Location: Dartford, Kent

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team based in Dartford.

The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical and electrical building services projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a growing business, working on a varied portfolio of projects and playing a key role within the pre-construction and estimating function.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates and tenders for a range of electrical building services projects.

You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams to ensure tenders are thoroughly reviewed, accurately priced and submitted within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission




• Review electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation




• Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs




• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors




• Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities




• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process




• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective electrical solutions




• Attend tender meetings and site visits where required




• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines




• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings




• Maintain accurate estimating records




• Assist with the successful handover of projects to the commercial and project teams




• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors

Project Sectors

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, including:

• Education




• Healthcare




• Commercial




• Living / Residential




• Leisure

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical building services estimating and be confident managing tenders from initial review through to submission.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator




• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services




• Experience estimating commercial building services projects




• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation




• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs




• Experience producing detailed and competitive tenders




• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail




• Strong communication and negotiation skills




• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively




• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software




• A professional, proactive and organised approach

Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience




• Permanent position based in Dartford




• Varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors




• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and high-value projects




• Long-term career development and progression




• Opportunity to take a senior role within an established estimating and pre-construction team




• Supportive and collaborative working environment