Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator
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Location: Surbiton
Salary: £55,000 – £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job type: Permanent, full-time
The opportunity
We're working with an established, growing construction and building services group based in Surbiton. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical estimating across a strong, varied pipeline of residential and commercial projects.
This is a senior role with real ownership. You'll take electrical tenders from enquiry through to handover and work closely with the directors and operations team. Mechanical estimating experience would be a real advantage, as the business also delivers HVAC and renewable work.
What's on offer
- £55,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
- Standard holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- 8 - 4:30
- A senior role in a growing business with clear scope to shape the estimating function
Key responsibilities
- Lead the electrical estimating function, owning tenders from enquiry to submission
- Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects
- Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and schedules
- Review tender documents and identify risks, exclusions, clarifications and value-engineering opportunities
- Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Build up labour, plant and material rates and keep pricing databases current
- Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits
- Support mechanical estimating where your experience allows
- Prepare clear handover packs xgikmsk for the delivery team on successful bids
- Help shape estimating processes and mentor junior estimators as the team grows
About you
Essential:
- Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor, ideally at senior level
- Strong technical knowledge of LV power, lighting, containment, fire alarm, small power and associated systems
- Expert at reading drawings and specifications and producing accurate take-offs
- Good understanding of BS 7671 and current industry standards
Senior Electrical Estimator in Sutton employer: Northcote
Join a well-established building services consulting engineering firm that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer will directly impact prestigious projects across various sectors. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development and encourages a supportive environment that fosters creativity and teamwork. Located in a vibrant area, you'll enjoy not only a fulfilling career but also a balanced lifestyle with access to diverse amenities and community engagement.
