Electrical Estimator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is a one of the largest commercial & industrial M & E / refrigeration manufacturing company in the UK, with offices in NW, Bristol and London.  This allows them to successfully support nationwide contracts and the needs of their clients.  

Due to their on-going success, they are now recruiting for an experienced Estimator, covering the UK, who is keen to progress their career. 

JOB PURPOSE

• Produce accurate and high-quality tender bids in line with the commercial governance process
• Support, maintain, develop, and build the estimating department in collaboration with procurement
• Act as the lead for the mechanical element of the estimating function
• Identify potential opportunities to increase revenue and margin, and pass leads through to the sales function
• Support the wider business as needed
• Take responsibility for the production of detailed tender bids, attend tender meetings, and conduct post-tender handover meetings to support my client’s growth and development plans

What you’ll be doing…

• Analyse tender specifications, schedules, and drawings to ensure sufficient information is available for accurate pricing
• Issue enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors and evaluate returned quotations
• Take off material quantities and apply relevant labour values
• Provide core costs and highlight any challenges or risks prior to submission
• Prepare tender submissions in the required format and within set deadlines
• Attend post-tender client meetings
• Prepare internal handover documents and participate in handover meetings
• Maintain and update supplier and subcontractor registers
• Build and sustain positive client relationships

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• HNC/HND level qualification
• Proven experience in electrical estimating.
• Solid background within the electrical services sector and understanding of contracting
• IT proficient – all key Office products, including Excel and estimation software to at least intermediate level
• Comfortable working with and producing schedules of rates
• Proven negotiation and communication skills at various levels from subcontractor through to client
• High numeracy levels
• Must have sound knowledge of all electrical systems and Commercial awareness
• Installers background (desirable)
• Solid background within the electrical services sector and understanding of contracting
• IT proficient – all key Office products, including Excel and estimation software to at least intermediate level
• Comfortable working with and producing schedules of rates
• Proven negotiation and communication skills at various levels from subcontractor through to client
• High numeracy levels
• Must have sound knowledge of all electrical systems and Commercial awareness
• Able to read and understand tender drawings and specifications
• Good organisational skills and able to manage workload
• NICEIC accredited (Desirable)

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £40K – £50K (DOE)

• 37.5hrs per week.

• Bristol Head Office / Hybrid – typically 2 days in the office including a Wednesday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance (2 years)
• Life cover of 2 x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Discount scheme including gyms
• Introducers Bonus Scheme
• Excellent pension scheme
• 22 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 25)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Private use of company issued vehicle
• In house training

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