Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator – London
My client, a well-established M&E contractor, is currently looking to appoint a proficient Electrical Estimator to strengthen their estimating team in London. They're after someone who is technically solid, commercially minded, and highly organised — with experience preparing detailed estimates, bills of quantities, and schedules of rates for large-scale projects.
The Role:

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  Work in line with pre-agreed tender strategies, including supplier engagement and value engineering options.
  
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  Log and manage tender enquiries, while maintaining electronic and physical records.
  
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  Review all relevant documentation including drawings, specs, prelims, client queries, and submission requirements.
  
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  Source and liaise with both named and alternative suppliers for pricing.
  
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  Carry out take-offs for labour, materials, and plant from drawings and supporting documents.
  
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  Issue bid packages with clear deadlines and follow up to ensure timely returns.
  
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  Input and update all information on estimating software throughout the process.
  
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  Clearly define scope, including inclusions and exclusions within the submission.
  
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  Liaise with in-house design and project teams to plan delivery methods, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and innovation.
  
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  Create and manage a tender programme to ensure internal deadlines are met.
  
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  Present estimates to senior management ahead of final submission.
  
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  Handle post-tender queries and support the team during any clarifications.
  
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  Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants.
  
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  Actively identify upcoming tender opportunities and share with the work-winning team.
  
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  Bring a commercial mindset to the process and look for smarter ways of working.
  
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  Support and mentor junior estimators within the team.
  
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  Carry out any other relevant tasks as directed by the Estimating Manager.
  

What They're Looking For:

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  A minimum of 5 years' experience in the building services industry
  
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  Strong background in MEP tenders ranging from £5M to £30M+
  
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  Experience working on commercial, education, healthcare, and pharmaceutical projects
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

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  Confident user of Microsoft Office and estimating software (Excel in particular)
  
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  Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail
  
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  Collaborative team player with good time management
  
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  Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  
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  Clear communicator who can work across departments
  
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  Proactive and commercially aware, with a problem-solving mindset