Electrical Estimator

Oakley Recruitment Limited • Permanent • Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom • £60,000 - £75,000 / year • 1w ago

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with a rapidly growing business based in Bromsgrove. Following a recent restructure my client is looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator on a full-time permanent basis

Culture and Environment

Our client is a well-established and growing business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial construction projects. Operating within a collaborative and professional environment, they encourage innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You will work alongside experienced industry professionals on complex and high-value projects, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a direct impact on business success.

Personality

You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a methodical approach to your work. Confident communicating with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This role would suit someone who is commercially aware, proactive, and enjoys finding practical, cost-effective solutions while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Duties & Responsibilities

Producing electrical tenders for commercial construction projects with values up to £15m
Interpreting design drawings and specifications to create cost-effective and commercially viable tender submissions
Analysing labour, material, overhead, and subcontractor costs to ensure accurate project pricing
Obtaining and negotiating competitive quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
Reviewing subcontractor designs and ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements
Communicating with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the tender process
Conducting site surveys and gathering information to support accurate cost estimation
Producing schedules of rates and bills of quantities
Identifying value engineering opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability
Presenting tender proposals and participating in pre-selection and client meetings
Maintaining accurate estimating records and supporting the successful delivery of new business opportunities

Skills and experience
Previous estimating experience on commercial design-and-build projects
Electrical engineering qualification (BTEC ONC, City & Guilds Level 3)
18th Edition regulations certified
Experienced creating tenders for sites with HV as well as LV requirements
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook
Experience of electrical estimating software (Cypher or equivalent)

Package and benefits

Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Annual bonus
Statutory pension scheme

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