Estimator
Permanent
£45000 - £50000 Per Annum
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client, established in 1982, has garnered a reputation for delivering dynamic, reliable, and friendly service to domestic and commercial clients across the South of England. With 40 years of knowledge and experience, the company is expanding and seeking an experienced Electrician for their Wiltshire branch to cover clients across the South West.
The company operates within various sectors, providing a full range of design, installation, and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire, and security systems. They emphasize compliance with current regulations and maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
COMPANY USP's
Employee Owned Trust (EOT): Empowering employees by involving them in the company's ownership.
High-End Projects: Secured by reputation, quality work, and word-of-mouth.
Investment in Apprenticeships: Currently supporting 27 apprentices across the company.
JOB RESPONSIBITLIES:
To secure projects for the business by taking ownership of all aspects of the estimating process (including managing areas of design work where necessary) on electrical services quotations assigned by the bid manager for completion.
Client Engagement:
Work closely with clients to understand and establish their requirements.
Risk Assessment:
Assess levels of risk on projects.
Design Work:
Perform preliminary design work (where necessary) to create basic schemes for accurate costings.
Material and Equipment Research:
Research materials and equipment to determine their suitability.
Quotation Management:
Compile and submit enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain quotations.
Material Take-off:
Perform full material take-off of services drawings and specifications.
Estimate Setup:
Set up estimate structures within estimating software and input all labour, material, and subcontract elements.
Site Surveys:
Conduct site surveys (where appropriate).
Negotiation:
Negotiate with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain the best prices.
Tender Preparation:
Finalise costs with Bid Manager and prepare tender submissions, including offer letters, qualifications, considerations, and supporting documentation.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with tender return deadlines.
Project Follow-up:
Follow up on tenders and assist with securing projects.
Project Handover:
Hand over tender packages on secured projects to the contracts team, providing a full insight into the project scope, including allowances and potential material, labour, and plant savings.
Relationship Management:
Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, architects, project managers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
Documentation:
File documentation and information in the correct format and location.
Team Support:
Support the estimating and design team where necessary to achieve deadlines.
Technology Awareness:
Maintain awareness of the latest technologies and procedures.
Other Duties:
Perform all other estimating related duties as determined reasonable by the needs of the business.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Previous experience in a similar role with a sound knowledge of M & E installation & maintenance within the construction and engineering sectors.
Ability to read drawings and specifications.
Strong numerical, written communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work in a logical and methodical manner with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel, along with experience using specialist estimating software.
Problem-solving and analysis skills.
Planning and organisational skills.
Focused on quality and delivering results.
Knowledge of policies, processes, and procedures.
Excellent customer service skills.
Understanding of teamwork and collaboration.
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of company and client needs and the ability to manage both.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary £45k – £50k
Employee owned organisation / Share Scheme
Company vehicle – Fuel Card
Tablet + Mobile phone
40 hour contract
Please contact Clare on 07799 886594 and please apply to this advert to prompt a call back.