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We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join the team and play an important role in supporting the company's continued growth.\nThis role is ideal for someone with hands-on electrical estimating experience who understands how electrical construction projects work in practice. You will be responsible for reviewing technical drawings, interpreting project specifications, calculating material and labour requirements, and preparing accurate, detailed cost estimates for commercial electrical projects.\nWe are looking for someone who can confidently work through project plans, identify potential challenges, and produce reliable estimates while communicating directly with the business owner.\nRequirements\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Electrical Drawing & Plan Interpretation\nReview and interpret architectural, electrical and construction drawings.\nAnalyse project specifications and identify electrical installation requirements.\nIdentify materials, labour requirements and installation considerations.\nFlag missing information, inconsistencies and potential project risks.\n2. Electrical Estimating & Costing\nPrepare detailed cost estimates for commercial electrical and rehabilitation projects.\nCalculate material quantities, labour requirements and associated project costs.\nComplete material take-offs and break down project scopes.\nPrepare accurate pricing breakdowns for review and approval.\nIdentify potential cost variations, omissions and areas requiring clarification.\n3. Project Scope & Documentation\nAnalyse project documentation to establish the full scope of electrical work.\nIdentify scope gaps, potential omissions and unclear specifications.\nMaintain organised estimating spreadsheets, calculations and supporting documentation.\nUpdate estimates when drawings or project requirements change.\n4. Communication & Collaboration\nWork directly with the US-based business owner to discuss project requirements.\nClearly explain estimates, assumptions, calculations and pricing.\nProactively raise questions and clarify uncertainties before finalising estimates.\nCommunicate progress and highlight any challenges affecting estimating timelines or accuracy.\nMinimum Requirements\nPrevious hands-on experience as an Electrical Estimator or Construction Estimator with strong electrical project exposure.\nStrong ability to read and interpret electrical and architectural drawings.\nGood understanding of electrical materials, installation methods and construction processes.\nExperience calculating material quantities, labour costs and project estimates.\nUnderstanding of material take-offs and cost breakdowns.\nStrong numerical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nExcellent attention to detail and accuracy.\nStrong written and spoken English communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and manage estimating responsibilities with minimal supervision.\nProficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Excel or similar tools.\nSoftware Experience\nExperience with any of the following tools will be advantageous:\nAccubid\nConEst\nSTACK\nPlanSwift\nBluebeam\nMicrosoft Excel\nExperience with equivalent estimating software is also welcomed. We are more interested in your ability to produce accurate estimates than experience with one specific platform.\nAdvantageous Experience\nCommercial electrical contracting experience.\nExperience estimating electrical rehabilitation, renovation or refurbishment projects.\nExposure to US electrical construction projects, drawings and estimating practices.\nPrevious experience working with US-based electrical contractors.\nUnderstanding of electrical bidding processes and project costing.\nExperience working directly with business owners or smaller contracting teams.\nThe Ideal Candidate\nYou are a technically minded, analytical and detail-oriented professional who understands electrical construction beyond simply working with numbers.\nYou can confidently interpret technical drawings, calculate quantities, assess labour requirements and develop accurate estimates. 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