At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate estimates for exciting building services projects and collaborate with a dynamic team.
- Company: Established M&E contractor based in Telford with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a leading company and make an impact from the pre-construction stage.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical estimating and strong understanding of electrical systems required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior / Electrical Estimator to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical estimating background who can interpret project briefs and develop accurate Design & Build estimates. Experience in cost planning would also be a significant advantage.
The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors and clients to develop competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of building services projects.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, project briefs and tender documentation
- Interpret project requirements and develop detailed Design & Build estimates
- Carry out accurate quantity take-offs for electrical materials and equipment
- Estimate project costs across labour, materials, plant, equipment and subcontractors
- Obtain, analyse and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Identify project risks, exclusions and potential cost-saving opportunities
- Support cost planning during the pre-construction stages where required
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors throughout the tender process
- Attend site visits where required to understand project conditions and requirements
- Assist with bid handovers to the project delivery team following successful tenders
- Maintain estimating and cost databases and keep up to date with current market rates
We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of electrical building services and installations.
- Previous experience within electrical estimating
- The ability to interpret project briefs and produce Design & Build estimates
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and installations
- Experience carrying out electrical quantity take-offs
- Good knowledge of estimating software and spreadsheets, particularly Excel and estimating systems
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Cost planning experience would be a particular advantage.
An Electrical Engineering, Building Services or related qualification is required, along with an electrical trade background combined with strong estimating experience. Experience estimating projects within construction, M&E, commercial, industrial or residential environments will be considered. Knowledge and experience of estimating and take-off software would also be advantageous.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator who wants to join an established M&E business and become involved in projects from the earliest pre-construction and tender stages. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a combination of Electrical Estimating, Design & Build and Cost Planning experience.
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