Senior Electrical Estimator

Location:Dartford, Kent
Salary:Up to £85,000 per annum
Employment Type:Permanent

The Opportunity

A well-established building services contractor is looking to appoint an experiencedSenior Electrical Estimatorto join their team based in Dartford.

The business delivers a diverse range of mechanical and electrical building services projects across theeducation, healthcare, commercial, living and leisure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a growing business, working on a varied portfolio of projects and playing a key role within the pre-construction and estimating function.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and commercially competitive estimates and tenders for a range of electrical building services projects.

You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial, design and project teams to ensure tenders are thoroughly reviewed, accurately priced and submitted within required deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical estimates and tenders from initial enquiry through to submission.


• Review electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation.


• Produce accurate material, labour, plant and subcontractor costs.


• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.


• Identify risks, exclusions, qualifications and commercial opportunities.


• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants throughout the tender process.


• Work closely with design and pre-construction teams to develop cost-effective electrical solutions.


• Attend tender meetings and site visits where required.


• Ensure tenders are completed accurately and submitted within agreed deadlines.


• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings.


• Maintain accurate estimating records.


• Assist with the successful handover of projects to the commercial and project teams.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Sectors

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio, including:

• Education


• Healthcare


• Commercial


• Living / Residential


• Leisure

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical building services estimating and be confident managing tenders from initial review through to submission.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as anElectrical Estimator or Senior Electrical Estimator.


• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services.


• Experience estimating commercial building services projects.


• The ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation.


• Strong understanding of labour, material, plant and subcontractor costs.


• Experience producing detailed and competitive tenders.


• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• The ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines effectively.


• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating software.


• A professional, proactive and organised approach.

• Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience.


• Permanent position based inDartford.


• Varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.


• Opportunity to work on technically interesting and high-value projects.


• Long-term career development and progression.


• Opportunity to take a senior role within an established estimating and pre-construction team.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.