Construction - Electrical Estimator

The main duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Estimator are outlined as follows:

Estimate Preparation

• Develop detailed, accurate and fully evidenced electrical estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Ensure estimates reflect realistic construction risk, align with Glanua governance and adhere to relevant industry standards.

Design Development Participation

• Engage actively in design development to assess buildability, installation methods, material selection and opportunities for innovation.
• Provide early stage cost guidance during tendering to support optioneering and ensure optimum value for money.

Risk and Governance Compliance

• Ensure all risk management, commercial governance and approval procedures are followed and fully documented.
• Provide clear assumptions, exclusions and clarifications to support robust commercial decision making.

Tender Preparation

• Contribute to the development of Tender Preparation and Tender Construction programmes.
• Work with planning and discipline leads to prepare detailed staff schedules and resource plans that reflect delivery requirements.

Procurement Planning

• Work with buyers to develop procurement plans, identify suitable suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate commercial terms.
• Issue enquiries, evaluate quotations and secure competitive pricing for mechanical materials, equipment and subcontract services.

Technical and Industry Awareness

• Maintain an up to date understanding of sector developments, mechanical systems, installation methods and market trends.
• Apply this knowledge to strengthen tender competitiveness and ensure accuracy in cost modelling.

Financial Modelling

• Develop and refine financial models for framework submissions, including staff rate development and commercial scenario analysis.
• Support price fix reviews with clear justification of key mechanical cost drivers.

Cost Coding and Feedback

• Use Glanua’s standardised cost coding system to support cost capture, project benchmarking and future estimating accuracy.
• Provide feedback to improve cost libraries, production rates and estimating methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Senior Electrical Estimator are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Estimating within the water, wastewater or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in developing accurate, competitiveElectrical estimates for complex treatment plant projects.
• Experience working with UK water companies is strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, treatment processes and installation methods.
• Proficiency in estimating software, digital take off tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary