Estimator, Electrical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive estimates, cost plans, and tenders for electrical projects in the water and wastewater sector.

• Analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and scope details to determine project requirements.

• Develop costs for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and specialized suppliers.

• Gather and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Conduct precise take-offs to quantify electrical equipment, materials, and installation needs.

• Identify risks, opportunities, exclusions, and assumptions within tender packages.

• Coordinate with electrical engineers, designers, suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams to confirm estimates.

• Work alongside mechanical, civil, process, and construction estimators to create cohesive project estimates.

• Assist with value engineering and seek opportunities to enhance cost, schedule, and constructability.

• Prepare tender submissions, pricing schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure that estimates adhere to company procedures, governance, and commercial standards.

• Take part in tender evaluations and present estimates, assumptions, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.

• Maintain estimating records and participate in post-tender reviews and lessons learned sessions.

• Aid in the development of estimating processes, cost databases, and benchmarking information.

• Foster relationships with clients, delivery partners, suppliers, and subcontractors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree/HND or equivalent qualification in an electrical engineering-related field.

• Relevant professional qualifications or membership in a recognized industry organization.

• Experience in electrical estimating within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience as an Electrical Estimator.

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation techniques, materials, equipment, and associated costs.

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.

• Experience in generating detailed estimates and tender submissions.

• Experienced in acquiring and analyzing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Strong commercial and financial insight.

• Exceptional attention to detail and numerical skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and estimating software/packages.

• Capacity to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

• Previous experience in the water and wastewater sector.

• Familiarity with AMP programs and UK water industry clients.

• Experience estimating work related to water and wastewater treatment assets, pumping stations, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, LV systems, and related electrical infrastructure.

• Understanding of NEC contracts and the commercial principles associated with infrastructure projects.

• Relevant electrical qualifications or technical background.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for permanent employment.

• Fixed-term contract availability.

• Remote or home-based working arrangement.

• Commitment as a Disability Confident employer to interview applicants who disclose a disability and meet minimum criteria.

• Individual feedback provided after an interview.