Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our team, supporting the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive and commercially robust estimates for electrical works across clean water, wastewater, treatment works, pumping stations and associated infrastructure. Working closely with pre-construction, engineering, commercial and project delivery teams, you will develop solutions that meet client requirements, programme expectations and budget constraints.

Your key responsibilities will include preparing detailed estimates, cost plans and tenders for electrical works within the water and wastewater sector; reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules and scope information to identify project requirements; developing accurate labour, plant, materials, subcontract and specialist supplier costs; obtaining and assessing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors; carrying out detailed take-offs and quantifying electrical equipment, materials and installation requirements; identifying risks, opportunities, exclusions and assumptions within tender packages; liaising with electrical engineers, designers, suppliers, subcontractors and project teams to validate estimates; working collaboratively with mechanical, civils, process and construction estimators to develop integrated project estimates; supporting value engineering and identifying opportunities to improve cost, programme and constructability; preparing tender submissions, pricing schedules and supporting documentation; ensuring estimates are developed in line with company procedures, governance and commercial requirements; participating in tender adjudications and presenting estimates, assumptions, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders; maintaining accurate estimating records and contributing to post-tender reviews and lessons learned; supporting the development of estimating processes, cost databases and benchmarking information; and building effective relationships with clients, delivery partners, suppliers and subcontractors.

Experience
Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, ideally within the UK water, utilities, infrastructure, M&E or construction sectors. Experience in electrical estimating within construction, infrastructure or utilities environments. Strong understanding of electrical installation methods, materials, equipment and associated costs. Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and scopes of work. Experience producing detailed estimates and tender submissions. Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations. Strong commercial and financial awareness. Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and estimating software/packages. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

About you
Commercially aware, highly analytical and confident working to deadlines while managing multiple tenders simultaneously. Collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Motivated to support value engineering and continuous improvement in estimating processes.

Qualifications
Degree/HND level qualification or equivalent in an electrical engineering related discipline. Relevant professional qualification or membership of a recognised industry body. Relevant electrical qualification or technical background is desirable.

Desirable
Previous experience working within the water and wastewater sector. Knowledge of AMP programmes and UK water industry clients. Experience estimating works involving water and wastewater treatment assets, pumping stations, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, LV systems and associated electrical infrastructure. Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial principles associated with infrastructure projects. Experience working on major UK water infrastructure programmes such as AMP delivery programmes.