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Category:	Building or Construction	Recruiter Reference:	EEstimator
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Electrical Estimator
Chelmsford, Essex
£60,000 + Package

The Opportunity

A leading building services contractor based in Chelmsford is looking to strengthen its pre-construction team with the appointment of an experienced Electrical Estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong presence in the building services sector, working on a diverse range of commercial projects valued up to £6 million.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the tendering process, preparing accurate and competitive electrical estimates while working closely with the wider pre-construction and commercial teams to secure new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial building services projects.
• Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Producing bills of quantities, material take-offs and labour cost assessments.
• Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams throughout the tender process.
• Ensuring tenders are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting the pre-construction team in developing competitive bids and securing new projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Estimator within the building services or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installations within commercial construction projects.
• Experience pricing tenders for projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in relevant estimating software and Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £60,000, depending on experience.
• Attractive additional package.
• Opportunity to join a leading building services contractor.
• Involvement in a varied portfolio of commercial projects valued up to £6 million.
• A key role within an expanding pre-construction team.
• Long-term career development within an established business.

Please contact Luca on 01223 222 777 / ldusi@jark.co.uk to discuss this role in more detail.

Qualifications
2+ years experience in Estimating
Skills
Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for commercial building services projects.
Reviewing tender documentation, drawings, specifications and schedules.
Producing bills of quantities, material take-offs and labour cost assessments.
Obtaining and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations.