Senior Electrical Estimator

My client is an established electrical contracting company headquartered in Kent. With roots going back over 40 years, the firm has grown from a small local business into a well-respected contractor serving commercial, industrial, residential, and infrastructure clients across the UK.
 
My client handles full-scope electrical design and installation projects—often large-scale or technically complex—covering everything from smart building systems to renewable energy and safety-critical infrastructure.
 
The company places a strong focus on safety, employee development, and long-term client relationships, reflecting its family-run culture and consistent team structure.

As a business, they offer full services from Design and Build through to testing, commissioning and maintenance of Electrical Projects across multiple sectors, including commercial office fit-outs, large industrial facilities, premium residential developments, and transport infrastructure.

Due to growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have come from a trades background.

THE ROLE – SENIOR ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

Core Duties and Responsibilities

- Review and analyse tender documentation (drawings, specifications, scope of works, schedules).
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems including lighting, power, containment, fire alarms, data, and controls.
- Measure quantities from drawings and create take-offs for labour and materials.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value.
- Develop tender summaries, breakdowns, and supporting documentation for submission.
- Apply value engineering principles to identify cost-saving or alternative design options.
- Interpret electrical designs and ensure compliance with relevant standards (BS7671, IET Wiring Regulations, etc.).
- Assess potential risks, exclusions, and assumptions in the tender.
- Liaise with design engineers to clarify technical requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy and competitiveness of bids while maintaining profit margins.
- Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with clients, consultants, and main contractors.
- Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and procurement departments.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
- Provide early-stage budget estimates for design-and-build or negotiated projects.
- Support business development by identifying opportunities in new sectors.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the estimating function within the company.

Requirements:

- Qualified Gold Card Electrician
- 7+ years experience in estimating
- Knowledge of JCT contracts
- Experience with an electrical estimating system, will provide Cypher training
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Happy to attend client meetings and chase securing tenders
- Excellent communication skills

 
SALARY and PACKAGE

- £70,000 - £80,000
- Days Holiday
- Pension
- Sick Pay
- Private Medical Insurance

 

PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HITCHMAN ON 020 7932 2800 / SHITCHMAN@RGB.CO.UK