Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator | M&E Building Services | East London | £80,000-£100,000 + Package

A highly regarded M&E Building Services contractor is looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Estimator to join its growing pre-construction team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation within the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sector, delivering high-quality projects across London for a range of blue-chip clients.

With a healthy pipeline of secured work, repeat business from long-standing clients, and a collaborative management team, the business offers long-term career stability and genuine progression opportunities.

About the Company

This respected M&E Building Services contractor specialises in commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London, typically ranging from £2m to £10m in value.

The business has built its reputation on technical expertise, quality delivery, and strong client relationships, resulting in a consistent flow of repeat work and a secure order book.

Employees are trusted to take ownership of their work and are supported by an experienced leadership team that values collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

The Role

As Senior Electrical Estimator, you will take a leading role within the pre-construction team, managing electrical tenders from initial enquiry through to final submission.

Working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and operational teams, you will be responsible for producing competitive and commercially sound tenders across a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.

You will also contribute towards tender strategy, value engineering, client engagement, and the continuous development of estimating processes within the business.

Whilst this is primarily an office-based role, the company offers a sensible and flexible approach to home working where appropriate, recognising that different tenders and project stages require different levels of collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience working as a Senior Electrical Estimator within M&E Building Services
• Strong commercial fit-out and refurbishment experience
• Experience pricing electrical packages typically ranging from £1m to £5m+
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience contributing to tender strategy and pre-construction activities

Remuneration Package – Senior Electrical Estimator

• £80,000-£100,000
• Car Allowance / Travel Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities

Next Steps

If you would like to be considered for this Senior Electrical Estimator position, please apply online today, or contact Rob at David Leslie Ltd for an informal and confidential discussion.

About David Leslie Ltd

David Leslie Ltd is a family-run construction recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience connecting professionals and employers across the UK. Specialising in the Building, Fit-Out, and M&E Building Services sectors, our approach is built on trust, integrity, and long-term partnerships, ensuring both clients and candidates receive a service that is personal, transparent, and expertly delivered.

This role would suit candidates currently working as:

Senior Electrical Estimator, Lead Electrical Estimator, Principal Electrical Estimator, Electrical Pre-Construction Manager, Senior M&E Estimator, Electrical Bid Manager.