Job Description:

Electrical Estimator / Senior Electrical Estimator | Building Services | East London | £60,000–£80,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Bonus

Term Contracts & Design & Build | £10k–£1m+ Electrical Tenders | Tender Ownership | Established Client Base

An established Electrical & Security Building Services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator to join its Pre-Construction team in East London.

This is an opportunity to join a smaller, collaborative business where your experience will be valued, your contribution will be visible and you will have direct access to the Directors. You will take ownership of tenders, work closely with experienced colleagues and contribute to the continued development of the estimating function.

The business works with longstanding clients across London and the wider South East, delivering projects within commercial buildings, healthcare, education, universities, research facilities and public-sector environments.

The workload combines established term contracts and repeat-client enquiries with fully specified and Design & Build projects. Electrical tender values range from approximately £10,000 through to £1 million+, offering variety across smaller works and more substantial projects.

Whether you are already operating at senior level or are an experienced estimator ready for greater responsibility, the business offers a supportive environment where you can use your technical knowledge, exercise commercial judgement and help shape how opportunities are priced and secured.

The Opportunity

You will manage electrical tenders from initial enquiry through to submission, supporting post-tender discussions and the handover of successful projects to the delivery team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish the scope of works
• Producing detailed electrical take-offs and accurate cost estimates
• Building labour, material, plant and subcontract allowances
• Obtaining, evaluating and negotiating supplier, wholesaler and subcontractor quotations
• Preparing commercially competitive tender submissions, including qualifications and exclusions
• Identifying scope gaps, commercial risks, buildability issues and value-engineering opportunities
• Attending site surveys, tender meetings and client discussions where required

You will work closely with the wider Pre-Construction team, Electrical and Security Project Managers, Directors, clients and the supply chain.

There is also scope to contribute ideas and improvements to estimating software, systems and internal processes, drawing on your experience to help develop the function.

About You

We are looking for proven Electrical Building Services estimating experience and the confidence to manage tenders with a good degree of independence.

You should bring:

• Relevant estimating experience within an Electrical or M&E Building Services contractor
• Strong ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation
• A practical understanding of electrical installations and labour, material, plant and subcontract costs
• Experience obtaining and negotiating supplier, wholesaler and subcontractor quotations
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to identify risk and value-engineering opportunities
• The organisation and communication skills to manage several tenders, deadlines and client requirements simultaneously

Experience using Eque2 Evaluate would be advantageous, although candidates with strong experience using comparable electrical estimating software are equally welcome.

An Electrical City & Guilds or NVQ qualification would be beneficial. Relevant 18th Edition, HNC qualifications or strong BS7671 knowledge would also be useful. CCTV or Security systems experience is advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• £60,000–£80,000 basic salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Fixed Christmas bonus subject to company conditions
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• JIB healthcare scheme
• Company pension
• Laptop, IT equipment and mobile phone
• Training and continued professional development

You will join an experienced team with established client relationships, a varied tender workload and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the business.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for tender ownership, varied projects and a supportive team where your contribution matters, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal discussion.

This role would suit candidates currently working as a:

• Electrical Estimator
• Senior Electrical Estimator
• Electrical Building Services Estimator
• Electrical Pre-Construction Estimator
• M&E Estimator with a strong electrical background