Electrical Estimator - High-End Residential Location: Uxbridge, West London Rate: £35-£45 per hour (Outside IR35) Job Type: Contract Sector: Electrical / Building Services / High-End Residential The Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of an established electrical contractor looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team based in Uxbridge, West London. The business specialises in delivering high-quality electrical installations across the luxury residential sector, working on prestigious properties, bespoke residential developments and high-specification refurbishment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join a contractor delivering technically detailed and high-value residential projects. The position offers £35-£45 per hour Outside IR35, depending on experience. The Role As Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders for electrical packages across a range of high-end residential projects. You will work closely with the pre-construction, commercial and project delivery teams, reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation to produce detailed cost estimates. Projects will involve high-specification electrical installations, including lighting, power distribution, specialist lighting controls, home automation and associated building services. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed electrical estimates and competitive tender submissions Review drawings, specifications, schedules and tender documentation Carry out accurate electrical take-offs and material measurements Price electrical packages across luxury residential new-build and refurbishment projects Obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative technical solutions Prepare labour, material, plant and subcontractor cost breakdowns Assess project risks, exclusions and commercial considerations Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors during the tender process Attend site visits and tender clarification meetings where required Review lighting, power, containment, distribution and specialist electrical systems Support tender handovers to the project delivery team Maintain accurate estimating records and tender documentation Work closely with senior management to develop competitive pricing strategies Requirements We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong background in electrical contracting and building services. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within an electrical or M&E contractor Previous experience pricing high-end residential, luxury developments or bespoke refurbishment projects Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services installations Experience estimating lighting, power, containment and distribution systems Knowledge of specialist lighting controls, smart home systems or home automation would be advantageous Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and tender documentation Strong understanding of labour, material and subcontractor pricing Experience obtaining and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations Good commercial awareness and attention to detail Strong Excel skills and experience using electrical estimating software Excellent organisational and communication skills Relevant electrical qualification or trade background advantageous What's on Offer £35-£45 per hour Outside IR35 Contract opportunity Uxbridge, West London location High-end residential and luxury refurbishment projects Opportunity to work on technically detailed electrical installations Established electrical contractor Potential for ongoing work Apply If you're an experienced Electrical Estimator with a strong electrical contracting background and ideally previous high-end residential experience, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion