Job title: Senior Electrical Estimator Location: Surbiton Salary: £55,000 – £80,000 per annum (depending on experience) Job type: Permanent, full-time The opportunity We’re working with an established, growing construction and building services group based in Surbiton. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead electrical estimating across a strong, varied pipeline of residential and commercial projects. This is a senior role with real ownership. You’ll take electrical tenders from enquiry through to handover and work closely with the directors and operations team. Mechanical estimating experience would be a real advantage, as the business also delivers HVAC and renewable work. What’s on offer * £55,000 – £80,000 depending on experience * Standard holiday plus bank holidays * Pension * 8 - 4:30 * A senior role in a growing business with clear scope to shape the estimating function Key responsibilities * Lead the electrical estimating function, owning tenders from enquiry to submission * Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for residential and commercial projects * Carry out take-offs and quantity measurements from drawings, specifications and schedules * Review tender documents and identify risks, exclusions, clarifications and value-engineering opportunities * Obtain, compare and negotiate supplier and subcontractor quotations * Build up labour, plant and material rates and keep pricing databases current * Attend client meetings, tender interviews and site visits * Support mechanical estimating where your experience allows * Prepare clear handover packs for the delivery team on successful bids * Help shape estimating processes and mentor junior estimators as the team grows About you Essential: * Significant experience as an Electrical Estimator within an M&E or electrical contractor, ideally at senior level * Strong technical knowledge of LV power, lighting, containment, fire alarm, small power and associated systems * Expert at reading drawings and specifications and producing accurate take-offs * Good understanding of BS 7671 and current industry standards * Strong commercial awareness, with a track record of winning work at healthy margins * Confident with Excel and estimating software * Able to manage several tenders at once and meet tight deadlines Desirable: * Mechanical estimating experience (HVAC, plumbing, heat pumps or renewables) * A background as a qualified electrician, or an HNC/HND/degree in electrical or building services engineering * Experience across both residential developments and commercial projects * Full UK driving licence How to apply Click “Apply” to send your CV