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Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator

1st Step Solutions • Northampton, ENG, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Estimator on a permanent basis based in Northampton.\n
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Job Overview:\n
\nThe Electrical Estimator is responsible for the preparation of accurate and commercially competitive cost estimates and tender submissions for residential and mixed-use developments within the Division. The role supports the successful acquisition of projects by providing robust cost planning, technical assessment, and commercial input throughout the pre-construction process.\n
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Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Review tender enquiries, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, and contract documentation.
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  • Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost plans for residential and mixed-use developments.
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  • Complete accurate take-offs for electrical installations including power, lighting, fire alarms, containment, security systems, EV charging infrastructure, renewable technologies, and associated builders' works.
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  • Develop labour and resource calculations to support tender pricing.
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  • Obtain, analyse, and evaluate quotations from suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
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  • Identify value engineering opportunities and alternative design solutions.
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  • Assess project risks and opportunities and incorporate these into tender submissions.
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  • Produce comprehensive tender adjudication documentation and pricing summaries.
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  • Participate in tender review meetings and bid strategy discussions.
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  • Liaise with clients, consultants, housing developers, architects, and design teams to clarify technical and commercial requirements.
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  • Support negotiations and post-tender discussions with customers.
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  • Work collaboratively with design, commercial, and operational teams to ensure successful project handover.
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  • Assist in developing budgets during early contractor involvement (ECI) and design-and-build procurement stages.
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  • Maintain awareness of current market rates, supply chain conditions, and labour availability.
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  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of estimating databases, benchmark information, and standard pricing models.
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  • Review completed projects to compare estimated and actual costs and identify lessons learned.
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  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Living Division.
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience\n
Essential\n
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  • Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator within the building services industry
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  • Strong understanding of electrical installations associated with residential developments, including apartments, student accommodation, affordable housing, and build-to-rent schemes.
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  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
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  • Experience pricing projects from first principles and analysing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
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  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.
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  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
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  • Excellent organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.
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  • Ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
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Desirable\n
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  • Experience within large-scale residential developments.
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  • HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
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  • Experience using estimating software such as Trimble, Estimation, Ensign, Amtech, or similar.
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  • Knowledge of design-and-build procurement routes.
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  • Understanding of renewable technologies, EV charging infrastructure, and modern methods of construction (MMC).
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On Offer:\n
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  • Competitive salary
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  • 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service), plus bank holidays
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  • Company car scheme
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  • Private healthcare and life insurance
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  • Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
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  • Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks SMP
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  • Enhanced paternity pay: 2 weeks full pay, available consecutively or flexibly
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  • Employee-owned business structure
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  • Flexible holiday scheme
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