Electrical Estimator
7 hours ago
Sheffield
Mechanical & Electrical Estimator Pre-Construction – Remote An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to join a growing pre-construction team within the low-carbon energy and district heating sector. This role will report to the Head of Estimating and is ideally suited to an experienced professional looking to contribute to innovative projects across the UK. About the Role As an M&E Estimator, you will be responsible for providing estimating, pricing, supply chain management, and reporting activities during the bidding, pre-construction, and commercialisation phases of projects. Projects will include: • Design & Build (D&B) of new District Energy Networks (DENs), • Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of existing systems The role is remote with occasional travel required for site visits or client meetings. Key Responsibilities • Provide estimating services for new bids and ongoing projects, supporting pre-construction, commercial, and business development teams, • Cost estimation and pricing at bid stage for internal and subcontract delivery, • Take-off and measurement of quantities, • Use existing and develop new pricing models and methods to drive efficiency, • Support development of standard pricing rate books for conceptual pricing, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date pricing data and rates, • Source and liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and delivery partners in collaboration with procurement, • Collate pricing into clear, client-ready formats, • Raise and resolve queries with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, • Present costings for review and approval by senior colleagues, • 3–4 years’ experience in project pricing, estimation, or quantity surveying, • Previous experience within the Mechanical & Electrical sector is essential. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS., • Proven track record of pricing and winning work, developing achievable budgets, • Strong IT proficiency (Office, SharePoint, Teams) with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Xlookup, Sumifs, Goal Seek, formulae), • Ability to read and interpret scopes, specifications, drawings, and schematics, • Strong written, verbal, and in-person communication skills with clients, engineers, and contractors, • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, • Degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, estimating, or quantity surveying, • Knowledge of district heating systems, heat pump technologies (ASHP, WSHP, GSHP), or decarbonisation projects, • Familiarity with BIM, CDM regulations, and environmental/social considerations in pricing, • Salary: c. £50,000 DOE, • Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and business performance, • Pension plan, • Bupa private healthcare scheme, • Flexible working from day one, • Sabbatical programme, • Electric car lease scheme, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Life assurance scheme, • Enhanced parental pay, • Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support, • Retail discounts and rewards, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year), • Company phone & laptop, • Ongoing learning and development opportunities