Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Electrical Estimator Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Benefits: Company vehicle, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, employee profit share scheme A leading M&E Contractor based in Peterborough is looking to strengthen their pre-construction team with an experienced and commercially focused Electrical Estimator. They provide M&E services to a wide range of clients and businesses across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, retail and industrial. These projects are typically valued between £10,000 to £1M. As the Electrical Estimator, you will have the following responsibilities: * Preparing and submitting accurate and competitive electrical tenders from £10,000 to £1M. * Review and interpret contract design and construction drawings. * Analyse documents, scope of works, material and time calculations for electrical installations. * Assess project profitability and suggest ways to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. * Prepare valuations and final accounts. * Attend site surveys or tender interviews to develop business to the company. * Liaise with clients and project teams to assess, price and prepare variations as required, providing ongoing support throughout the project. * Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: * Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of commercial and industrial electrical systems and their installation methods. * Proven experience of working as an electrical estimator within a similar environment including electrical installations and design and build projects. * Knowledge and understanding of the contract design and construction drawings. * The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders. * The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders. * Confident communicator. * Strong negotiation skills. * NVQ City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent). Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector. (Electrical Estimator, M&E Estimator, Estimator)