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Electrical Estimator

Job Description

Our client is a long-standing company that specialise in the design, supply and installation of an extensive range of electrical and mechanical services for the industrial, educational and commercial sectors. They have experienced consistent growth and as a result, they are now seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join an already busy department.

Electrical Estimator Role:
• Compiling costs, tendering projects with an electrical value between £20k –£3m (new build, refurbishment, pre-designed and D&B tenders)
• Management and prioritisation of incoming enquiries to ensure efficient use of resources within the department
• Take-off drawings and input into estimation software (training provided)
• Work from specifications, drawings, room data sheets etc to suit the project
• Occasional site visits/surveys as required to assess current installations
• Carry out analysis of received quotations to ensure the equipment / specialist is compliant with the tender information
• Complete tender including labour allocation, design where necessary using Relux/Amtech (training provided if required), preliminaries etc
• Customise tender letter and summary to suit the requirements of the submission incorporating any specific clarifications/exclusions
• Proactively bring VE solutions to each estimate
• Chase the project until won or lost
• Liaise with third parties - clients/contractors/suppliers etc
• Attend mid-tender, post-tender and pre-order meetings
• Handover project to PM’s, Directors and QS
• Work closely with other team members throughout the contract
• Supervision of two members of staff
• Build and strengthen existing and new relationships
• Personal administration duties such as emails, archiving and occasionally sending out enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors

Electrical Estimator Requirements:

The ideal candidate:

• HNC/HND or City & Guilds equivalent preferred (or similar field of study and/or trade experience as time-served electrician, electrical technician or similar)
• Building services background, electrical / mechanical bias
• Commercial/industrial estimating experience essential 3+ years – track record of winning projects
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Sound communication skills both verbal and written
• IT proficient- conversant with MS Office, Excel, Trimble, AutoCAD
• Strong understanding of the MEP industry with wide supplier/manufacturer knowledge
• Self-motivated and flexible to accommodate fast-paced environment
• Experience of working on projects worth upward of £3m
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload independently
• Meticulous and methodical approach to tasks
• Confident to use initiative to suggest improvements to working practices within the department
• A proactive, self-motivated professional with a positive work ethic