Electrical Estimator

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR

ACEDA is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to support the continued growth of our Electrical and Integrated Technology divisions.

This role will involve surveying opportunities, preparing accurate and commercially robust cost estimates, and supporting the conversion of opportunities into profitable projects across a range of sectors including utilities, infrastructure, commercial estates and public sector environments.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial electrical installations and compliance works, including the ability to review Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and develop costed remedial solutions.

This is not purely a desk-based estimating role. The successful candidate will be comfortable visiting client sites, surveying installations, developing scopes of work and engaging directly with clients to support the development of commercially successful projects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities are to:

Surveying & Opportunity Development:

• Attend client sites to survey electrical installations and assess project requirements.
• Engage with clients to understand technical requirements, compliance obligations and operational constraints.
• Identify opportunities for electrical upgrades, compliance works and system improvements.

Estimating & Pricing:

• Prepare accurate electrical cost estimates and proposals for works including:
• Power distribution systems
• Lighting and emergency lighting installations
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades
• Compliance remedial works
• Industrial electrical installations
• Responsibilities include:
• Producing material take-offs and labour allowances
• Developing detailed cost plans
• Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Ensuring estimates reflect labour productivity, project risks and margin expectations

EICR & Compliance Remedial Works:

• Review Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and identify required remedial works.
• Develop costed solutions for electrical compliance upgrades and improvement works.
• Support clients with planned compliance programmes and remedial works across their estates.

Industrial Electrical & Telemetry Projects:

• Support preparation of tender submissions and technical proposals.
• Assist with scope reviews, clarifications and client queries.

Project Handover:

• Provide structured handover information to project delivery teams following project award.
• Ensure clear documentation of scope, assumptions and commercial considerations.

Strategic Contribution:

• Support the Chief Revenue Officer in identifying new opportunities and developing client relationships across ACEDA’s key sectors including utilities, infrastructure, commercial estates and public sector organisations.

• Contribute to the development of ACEDA’s electrical compliance and industrial services offering, particularly around EICR programmes and remedial works.

• Provide technical and commercial insight to support business growth and new client opportunities.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator, Electrical Supervisor, Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of industrial and commercial electrical installations.
• Ability to survey electrical works and develop scopes independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costing and margins.
• Experience producing detailed electrical estimates and proposals.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and compliance remedial

works.

• Familiarity with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and inspection standards.
• Experience working in utilities, infrastructure or industrial environments.
• Exposure to telemetry, control systems or instrumentation installations.
• Inspection and testing qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 / 2395.
• Experience using estimating or project management systems such as Simpro..

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially minded with a strong focus on winning profitable work.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and operational teams.
• Able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work within a growing integrated technology business.
• Exposure to projects across electrical, fire, security and infrastructure systems.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

*Please note we can only accept candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK*

If you haven’t heard from us with 7 working days, please accept that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

ACEDA is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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