Job Description
EstimatorSector: Commercial Electrical ProjectsLocation: Office-based with client and site travelEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeTypical Project Value: £200,000 to £300,000Project Load: Usually one major project at a timeValoris Group Limited is recruiting on behalf of an established national electrical services provider delivering commercial electrical, lighting, maintenance, compliance and energy efficiency projects across the UK.This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Electrical Estimator or a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong commercial project experience who is looking to move into a more office-based role while remaining closely involved with clients, sites and project delivery.The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate estimates for commercial electrical projects, typically valued between £200,000 and £300,000. You will usually focus on one major project at a time, giving you the time to properly review the scope, assess drawings and specifications, speak with clients, understand site requirements and produce clear, accurate and commercially sound tenders.The RoleAs Estimator, you will work closely with the commercial, project management and operations teams to price commercial electrical projects from initial enquiry through to submission and handover.This is not a purely desk-based role. There will be travel to client sites and meetings where required, allowing you to assess works, understand project requirements first-hand and build strong working relationships with clients.The role would suit someone who understands electrical works from a practical background and now wants to use that experience in a commercial estimating position.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare detailed estimates for commercial electrical projects, typically valued between £200,000 and £300,000Review drawings, specifications, schedules of work, tender documents and client requirementsAttend client sites and meetings where required to assess project scope and understand requirementsBreak down project costs including labour, materials, plant, subcontractors and associated delivery costsLiaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain accurate and competitive pricingProduce professional quotations, tender submissions and supporting commercial documentationIdentify risks, exclusions, assumptions and key commercial points before submissionWork with project managers and operations teams to ensure estimates are realistic, deliverable and profitableSupport project handovers once work is secured, ensuring the delivery team understands the scope, pricing and client expectationsMaintain accurate estimating records, pricing data, supplier information and tender documentationIdentify value engineering opportunities where suitableEnsure all estimates are completed accurately, professionally and within agreed timescalesSuitable BackgroundsThis role could suit candidates from any of the following backgrounds:Electrical EstimatorCommercial Electrical EstimatorSenior Electrical EngineerElectrical Project EngineerElectrical SupervisorElectrical Contracts EngineerElectrical Project Manager with estimating exposureExperienced Electrician or Senior Engineer looking to move into an office and client-facing roleRequirementsStrong understanding of commercial electrical projectsExperience working on or pricing commercial electrical worksAbility to read and interpret drawings, specifications and scopes of workGood understanding of labour, materials, plant, subcontractor costs and project delivery requirementsPractical electrical knowledge gained from site, engineering, supervisory or estimating experienceConfident speaking with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teamsComfortable travelling to client sites and meetings when requiredStrong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate cost breakdownsCommercially aware, with the ability to balance competitiveness and profitabilityOrganised, methodical and able to manage one major project at a timeGood IT skills, including Excel and general estimating or project systemsDesirable ExperienceExperience estimating commercial electrical worksBackground in lighting, electrical installation, testing, compliance, maintenance or energy efficiency projectsPrevious experience with projects valued around £200,000 to £300,000Knowledge of commercial project delivery, site surveys and client meetingsElectrical qualifications would be beneficial, especially for candidates moving from a senior engineering backgroundThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be technically strong, commercially aware and confident working with both clients and internal teams.You may already be working as an Estimator, or you may be a Senior Electrical Engineer, Supervisor or Project Engineer who has spent years delivering commercial electrical projects and now wants to move into a more office-based commercial role.You will still enjoy being involved with clients and sites, but may want to step away from being fully tools-based or permanently field-based.
This position offers the chance to use your technical knowledge in a more strategic, commercial and client-facing role.Whats on OfferPermanent, full-time opportunityOffice-based role with client and site travel when requiredOpportunity for a Senior Engineer to move into estimatingCommercial projects typically valued between £200,000 and £300,000Focused workload, usually one major project at a timeLong-term opportunity with an established national electrical services providerSupport from internal commercial, operations and project delivery teamsA strong route into a more office-based commercial position while still staying close to projects and clientsApplyTo apply, please send your CV or contact Valoris Group Limited for a confidential discussion.TPBN1_UKTJ