Electrial Estimator

Electrical Estimator

Salary: £35,000 – £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Head Office – Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Our client is a well-established electrical engineering business delivering projects across the food & beverage and warehousing sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Electrical Estimator or Junior Electrical Estimator, depending on experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Estimator to take on a varied workload, or for a Junior Estimator looking to develop their career within a successful and growing business.

The Role as Electrical Estimator

You will be responsible for producing accurate, competitive and high-quality electrical estimates from tender drawings, specifications and site surveys.

Projects can range from approximately £5,000 to £2 million, giving you exposure to a wide variety of electrical projects and packages.

The role will involve:

• Producing detailed electrical estimates from tender drawings, specifications and site surveys
• Reviewing project requirements and identifying materials, labour and associated costs
• Preparing accurate and competitive quotations
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing
• Working closely with the project and engineering teams
• Reviewing drawings and identifying potential issues, variations and cost implications
• Supporting the tender process from initial enquiry through to submission
• Ensuring estimates are accurate, commercially viable and delivered within required timescales

Electrical Packages

Typical electrical packages include, but are not limited to:

• LV Distribution & Power
• Containment Systems
• General & Emergency Lighting
• HV Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Data & Communication Systems
• CCTV
• Access Control
• Associated electrical installation works

About You

For the Senior/Experienced Estimator position, you will ideally have a proven background in electrical estimating and a strong understanding of commercial electrical installations.

Experience within the food & beverage and/or warehousing sectors is essential.

For the Junior Estimator position, we are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing a career within electrical estimating. You may already have some estimating, electrical engineering, design or project experience and be looking for the next step in your career.

You will ideally have:

• Electrical estimating experience, or relevant electrical engineering/project experience for the Junior position
• Good understanding of electrical installation methods and systems
• Experience working from electrical drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good commercial awareness
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Career Development

The Junior Estimator position offers genuine career progression and training, with the opportunity to develop your estimating knowledge and take on increasingly complex projects and responsibilities.

For the right individual, this could be an excellent long-term career opportunity within a growing electrical engineering business.

Salary

• Junior Electrical Estimator: £35,000+ depending on experience
• Experienced/Senior Electrical Estimator: up to £65,000 depending on experience

The exact salary will be determined by your experience, technical knowledge and level of responsibility.

If you are an experienced Electrical Estimator looking for a new challenge, or a Junior Estimator looking for the opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.