Electrical Estimator

**About The Company**: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - **Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.**
**About The Role**:
**Role Purpose**

We are seeking an experienced **Electrical Estimator** with a strong background in the UK energy market, particularly across **Energy Centres, District Heating, and Heat Networks**. The role will focus on developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for electrical systems, ensuring our bids and tenders are commercially robust and aligned with project requirements.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical systems within energy centres and district heating networks, including LV distribution, control systems, BMS, instrumentation, and ancillary works.
- Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to fully understand scope and identify key risks and opportunities.
- Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to source accurate quotations and validate pricing.
- Work closely with mechanical, civil, and commercial colleagues to develop coordinated, multidisciplinary bids.
- Support value engineering initiatives and propose alternative technical/economic solutions where appropriate.
- Maintain a strong understanding of electrical installation methods, industry standards, and current market pricing.
- Contribute to bid presentations and project handovers, ensuring clarity between pre-construction and delivery teams.

**Skills & Experience**
- Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator in the UK construction or energy infrastructure sector.
- Specific experience in **Energy Centres, LV/HV systems, renewables integration, and District Heating**.
- Knowledge of BMS, SCADA, controls, and metering systems advantageous.
- Strong commercial and numerical skills with the ability to prepare clear, competitive costings.
- Proficiency with estimating software, Microsoft Excel, and related tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

**Qualifications**
- HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related field (preferred).
- CSCS / ECS card or willingness to obtain.