Senior Electrical Estimator – Building Services

Senior Electrical Estimator – Building Services

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package
Employment: Permanent

We are working with an established and highly regarded Building Services contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator.

This is a key appointment within the business, suited to an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong background in the M&E contracting sector. You will take responsibility for producing competitive and commercially robust tenders across a varied portfolio of projects, including major multi-million-pound schemes.

The Role

Working closely with the Pre-Construction and Commercial teams, your responsibilities will include:

* Preparing detailed electrical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

* Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.

* Producing accurate material and labour take-offs.

* Obtaining and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

* Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities within tender documentation.

* Preparing detailed cost plans and tender summaries.

* Attending pre-tender and post-tender meetings where required.

* Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

* Working closely with operational teams to ensure an effective handover following successful tenders.

* Supporting value engineering exercises and alternative technical solutions.

* Managing multiple tenders simultaneously and ensuring submissions are completed within agreed timescales.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong understanding of electrical building services installations.

You should have:

* Previous estimating experience within an M&E or Building Services contractor.

* Strong knowledge of electrical building services, including LV distribution, lighting, power, containment and associated systems.

* Experience pricing projects from drawings, specifications and schedules.

* A good understanding of labour, material and subcontract costs.

* Experience tendering projects within the commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or similar sectors.

* Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.

* The ability to manage your own workload and work effectively to tender deadlines.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Electrical Estimators looking to step into a more senior position, as well as established Senior Estimators seeking their next move.

The Opportunity

This is a permanent position with a successful Building Services contractor offering a strong pipeline of secured and prospective work.

The successful candidate will join an experienced pre-construction team and have the opportunity to play an important role in securing significant electrical and M&E projects across the region.

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car + Package, dependent upon experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed