Location
London, E1 and surrounding areas

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join a leading M&E contractor based in E1. This senior-level role is ideal for an accomplished Electrical Estimator with a strong background in commercial, residential, fit-out and major M&E projects. You will play a key role within the pre-construction team, taking full ownership of electrical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission and handover. The position offers the opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of technically challenging, high-value projects across London and the surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities include:
- Taking full ownership of electrical tenders from enquiry and review to submission
- Producing detailed and accurate estimates for electrical packages across major M&E projects
- Completing detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Preparing labour, material, plant and subcontractor costings
- Obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and commercially viable submissions
- Identifying potential risks, opportunities, value engineering options and cost savings throughout the tender process
- Collaborating closely with the Estimating Manager, Commercial, Design and Operational teams during pre-construction
- Attending tender interviews, clarification meetings and client meetings as required
- Reviewing design information and highlighting discrepancies, omissions and potential commercial risks
- Producing detailed tender breakdowns, qualifications and exclusions
- Assisting with the development of project programmes, preliminaries and procurement strategies
- Supporting the handover of successfully secured projects to the commercial and delivery teams
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors

Experience
Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator within the M&E building services sector.
Strong knowledge of electrical installations including LV distribution, containment, lighting, small power, fire alarms, data, security and associated systems.
Experience tendering large-scale commercial and major M&E projects.
Strong understanding of drawings, specifications and technical tender documentation.
Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of current labour and material costs.
Proven ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience with industry-standard estimating software and Microsoft Excel.

About you
Strong negotiation, communication and client-facing skills.
Electrical trade, engineering or building services background would be advantageous.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in electrical trade, engineering or building services are desirable but not essential.