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Electrical Estimator
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Electrical Estimator
Scotland | £55,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
Your new company
Due to a significant increase in secured workload across major defence, infrastructure and commercial projects, our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their pre-construction team.
This well-established M&E contractor has developed an outstanding reputation for delivering complex building services projects throughout Scotland. With a strong pipeline of secured projects across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, defence and public sector environments, they are continuing to invest in their pre-construction function and are looking to appoint a talented Electrical Estimator to support future growth.
Your new role
As Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for a range of building services projects across Scotland. Working closely with clients, consultants, suppliers and operational teams, you will play a key role in securing profitable new business and ensuring successful project delivery from the outset.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing detailed electrical estimates and competitive tender submissions.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Carrying out take-offs and producing accurate cost plans.
- Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Identifying value engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
- Assessing project risks, opportunities and commercial viability.
- Supporting bid submissions and tender presentations.
- Liaising with project delivery teams during project handover.
- Maintaining awareness of market conditions, labour costs and material pricing.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
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To be considered for this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within the Building Services sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services installations.
- Experience pricing projects across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial or public sector environments.
- Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A recognised Electrical Engineering, Building Services or related qualification.
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience pricing projects ranging from £500k to £20m+ would be advantageous.
- Candidates with experience in data centres, renewable energy, defence, healthcare or mission-critical environments are particularly encouraged to apply.
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What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £80,000
- Private healthcare.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Exposure to some of Scotland's most technically challenging building services projects.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Richard Greenwood at Hays Building Services Edinburgh for a confidential discussion regarding your career.
Why apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's most respected M&E contractors during an exciting period of growth. You'll become part of a highly successful pre-construction team, working on landmark projects while benefiting from genuine long-term career development opportunities.
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