Electrical Estimator
@ King and Moffatt

Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Full-time
Posted 5 days ago

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Company Overview

Operating for over 45 years, King & Moffatt Building Services provides complete Mechanical and Electrical services across sectors such as Industrial, Logistics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Data Centre, Mining, Healthcare, Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, High-End Residential, Public, and Energy. A Deloitte Best Managed Company Award winner for eight years running, the company operates in Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe.

Electrical Estimator Role

As an Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely estimates for company projects from the pre-tender to post-tender stage. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure each tender is completed consistently and in line with company procedures, thereby optimizing the company’s commercial advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain consistent workflow across Ireland and the UK.
  • Prepare tenders in a structured format following company policies.
  • Review projects post completion to align budget versus actuals.
  • Collaborate with the estimating team to meet revenue plans.
  • Generate accurate take-offs using estimating software.
  • Vet enquiries and liaise with specialist subcontractors.
  • Prepare Product Substitution and Value Engineering options.
  • Stay updated with pricing, competition, and market volume.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator or in preparing electrical estimates.
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or similar discipline.
  • Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer

A competitive salary, professional development support, Employee Assistance Program, and Health and Wellness programs. King & Moffatt fosters an inclusive and flexible culture to drive innovation and equal opportunity.

Key skills/competency

  • Estimating
  • Tendering
  • Costing
  • Take off
  • Value Engineering
  • Communication
  • Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Commercial Acumen

How to Get Hired at King and Moffatt

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research King and Moffatt's culture: Study their projects, awards, and market presence.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight estimating and tender experience.
  • Prepare project examples: Discuss challenges and successful outcomes.
  • Practice technical questions: Revise estimation methods and software usage.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review estimation software features.
Practice technical take off calculations.
Study tender document structures.
Refresh cost analysis techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork examples.
Discuss handling tight deadlines.
Share stakeholder communication experiences.
Explain conflict resolution methods.

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