The Lanes Group
Electrical Estimator
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Senior / Electrical Estimator | Telford | Competitive Salary + Package
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior / Electrical Estimator to join an established M&E contractor based in Telford.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical estimating background who can interpret project briefs and develop accurate Design & Build estimates. Experience in cost planning would also be a significant advantage.
The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to develop competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of building services projects.
The Role
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, project briefs, and tender documentation
- Interpret project requirements and develop detailed Design & Build estimates
- Carry out accurate quantity take-offs for electrical materials and equipment
- Estimate project costs across labor, materials, plant, equipment, and subcontractors
- Obtain, analyze, and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and tender submissions
- Identify project risks, exclusions, and potential cost-saving opportunities
- Support cost planning during the pre-construction stages where required
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers, and contractors throughout the tender process
- Attend site visits where required to understand project conditions and requirements
- Assist with bid handovers to the project delivery team following successful tenders
- Maintain estimating and cost databases and keep up to date with current market rates
- Work to tender programmes and ensure submissions are completed accurately and within deadline
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About You
We are looking for an experienced estimator with a strong understanding of electrical building services and installations.
You should have:
- Previous experience within electrical estimating
- The ability to interpret project briefs and produce Design & Build estimates
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and installations
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documentation
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Experience carrying out electrical quantity take-offs
- Good knowledge of estimating software and spreadsheets, particularly Excel and estimating systems
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to tight deadlines
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Cost planning experience would be a particular advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates will ideally have either:
- An Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related qualification
or
- An electrical trade background combined with strong estimating experience
Experience estimating projects within construction, M&E, commercial, industrial, or residential environments will be considered.
Knowledge and experience of estimating and take-off software would also be advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator who wants to join an established M&E business and become involved in projects from the earliest pre-construction and tender stages.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a combination of Electrical Estimating, Design & Build, and Cost Planning experience.
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