Job Description:

Electrical Estimator | Building Services | East London | £65,000–£75,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus

Friendly, Supportive Team | Working Closely with Directors | £10k–£1m+ Electrical Projects | Career Development

An established Electrical & Security Building Services contractor is looking for an Electrical Estimator to join its friendly and experienced Pre-Construction team in East London.

This is a smaller business where people know one another, work closely together and value the contribution each person makes. You will work alongside approachable Directors and experienced colleagues, exchanging ideas and helping shape how work is priced and secured.

For an Electrical Estimator who enjoys taking ownership while remaining part of a collaborative team, the opportunity offers a welcoming working environment, access to practical delivery knowledge and the chance to see the impact of your work on the business.

The company works with longstanding clients across London and the South East, delivering electrical projects within commercial buildings, healthcare, education, universities, research facilities and public-sector environments.

Electrical project values range from approximately £10,000 to £1 million+, combining smaller works and repeat-client enquiries with more substantial fully specified and Design & Build tenders. Established term contracts provide a further source of varied opportunities.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Electrical Estimators and Senior Electrical Estimators, as well as Electrical Project Managers who have been involved in estimating, quotations and pricing electrical works and are looking to move into a dedicated estimating position.

The Opportunity

You will manage electrical tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, supporting post-tender discussions and handing successful projects over to the delivery team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents to establish the scope of works.
• Producing detailed electrical take-offs and accurate estimates.
• Building labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Obtaining, comparing and negotiating supplier, wholesaler and subcontractor quotations.
• Preparing competitive tender submissions, including qualifications and exclusions.
• Identifying scope gaps, commercial risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Attending site surveys, tender meetings and client discussions where required.
• Preparing clear handover information for successful projects.

You will work closely with the wider Pre-Construction team, Electrical and Security Project Managers and Directors, drawing on their practical knowledge throughout the tender process.

There is also scope to improve estimating software, pricing information and internal processes, with opportunities to take on broader responsibility as your knowledge and contribution develop.

About You

You will bring experience in Electrical Building Services estimating, either in a dedicated estimating position or through an Electrical Project Management role involving quotations, cost planning and tender preparation.

We are looking for:

• Experience estimating or pricing electrical works within an Electrical or M&E Building Services contractor.
• Confidence interpreting electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• A practical understanding of electrical installations, labour requirements and associated costs.
• Experience obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage several tender deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.

You should be comfortable taking responsibility for your work, asking questions where needed and sharing information with colleagues.

Experience using Eque2 Evaluate or similar electrical estimating software would be advantageous, although not essential.

An Electrical City & Guilds or NVQ qualification would be beneficial, alongside sound knowledge of BS 7671. An 18th Edition qualification or relevant HNC would also be useful. CCTV or security systems experience is advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000–£75,000 basic salary, reflective of experience and seniority.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Fixed Christmas bonus, subject to company conditions.
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• JIB healthcare.
• Company pension.
• Laptop, IT equipment and mobile phone.
• Training and continued professional development, with scope for progression and increasing responsibility.

Location and Working Arrangements

The position is office-based in East London, working closely with the Directors, Pre-Construction colleagues and project delivery teams.

The role will also involve occasional site surveys, client meetings and tender discussions across London and surrounding areas

Interested?

If you are an Electrical Estimator seeking varied projects, ownership of your tenders and a friendly business where you can work closely with the Directors, we would welcome your application.

We would also be pleased to hear from experienced Electrical Project Managers with genuine estimating and pricing experience who are interested in moving into a dedicated pre-construction role.

Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal discussion.

Also suitable for: Senior Electrical Estimator, Electrical Building Services Estimator, Electrical Pre-Construction Estimator, M&E Estimator with a strong electrical background, or Electrical Project Manager seeking a move into estimating.