Senior Electrical Estimator

Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator
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 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
* Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of winning work at healthy margins
* Confident with Excel and estimating software
* Able to manage several tenders at once and meet tight deadlines
Desirable:
* Mechanical estimating experience (HVAC, plumbing, heat pumps or renewables)
* A background as a qualified electrician, or an HNC/HND/degree in electrical or building services engineering
* Experience across both residential developments and commercial projects
* Full UK driving licence
How to apply
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