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