# Senior Electrical Estimator

**Company:** [Heated Mechanical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8oVUeqjohEsvywCnXrcRxj.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are recruiting for an experienced **Senior Electrical Estimator** to join a leading M&E contractor based in **E1.**

This is a senior-level opportunity 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 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

-   Take full ownership of **electrical tenders**, from initial enquiry and tender review through to final submission.
-   Produce detailed and accurate estimates for electrical packages across major M&E projects.
-   Complete detailed take-offs from drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
-   Prepare labour, material, plant and subcontractor costings.
-   Obtain and analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure competitive and commercially viable submissions.
-   Identify potential **risks, opportunities, value engineering options and cost savings** throughout the tender process.
-   Work closely with the Estimating Manager, Commercial, Design and Operational teams during pre-construction.
-   Attend tender interviews, clarification meetings and client meetings where required.
-   Review design information and highlight discrepancies, omissions and potential commercial risks.
-   Produce detailed tender breakdowns, qualifications and exclusions.
-   Assist with the development of project programmes, preliminaries and procurement strategies.
-   Support the handover of successfully secured projects to the commercial and delivery teams.
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.

## Requirements

-   Significant experience as an **Electrical Estimator / 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.
-   Strong negotiation, communication and client-facing skills.
-   Experience with industry-standard estimating software and Microsoft Excel.
-   Electrical trade, engineering or building services background would be advantageous.

## Benefits

-   **Salary up to £100,000 per annum**

-   Permanent, senior-level position
-   Private Healthcare
-   Excellent long-term career progression
-   Exposure to high-value and technically challenging M&E projects
-   Established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work