Electrical Estimator

Are you an experienced Electrical Estimator ready to progress your career with a well-established and forward-thinking contractor?
Our client, a respected Mechanical & Electrical contractor with nearly 60 years of industry expertise, is seeking a skilled Electrical Estimator to join their growing Cambridge-based team. They deliver high-quality building services solutions across different sectors offering a full design-to-installation service supported by a highly qualified team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

The Role
As Electrical Estimator, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of tenders and pre-construction activities. You will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive, and commercially viable estimates while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Liaise with clients and main contractors throughout the tender process
Attend site surveys where required to gather essential information for pricing
Prepare accurate cost estimates for electrical services by thoroughly reviewing and interpreting employer's requirements
Identify and highlight any onerous, unusual, or high-risk employer requirements
Source, obtain, and validate material and plant quotations
Maintain and develop strong relationships within the supply chain
Input and manage data using industry-standard estimating software
Compile and complete cost comparison schedules for internal review
Prepare risk and opportunity schedules for commercial assessment
Produce tender adjudication documentation
Provide support to the Bid Manager during and after the tender process
Ensure a thorough and structured handover of awarded projects to the operations team

Skills & Experience Required
Experience providing fixed-price costings across design stages 2-4
Strong ability to review and interrogate electrical designs for compliance and accuracy
Proficient in using estimating software
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Effective workload prioritisation and time management
Ability to plan and organise work activities to meet strict deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, reputable contractor offering long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we would love to hear from you.