Electrical Estimator

Job Title: Electrical Estimator Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + car / car allowance, 25 days holiday An M&E Contractor based in Ipswich are actively looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their team. They offer a comprehensive mechanical and electrical installation service across many sectors including Commercial, MOD, Healthcare, Education, Retail and Industrial. As the Electrical Estimator you will work within an established M&E estimating team in preparing electrical estimates up to £10 million, so previous experience is essential. The Electrical Estimator will have the following duties and responsibilities: * Preparing accurate and competitive electrical tenders using estimating software package. * Manage the tender process from initial enquiry through to final submission. * Attend site surveys or tender interviews as necessary. * Evaluate supplier and sub-contract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification. * Maintaining and updating cost databases to reflect current market trends, material prices and labour costs ensuring accuracy and competitiveness. * Liaise with other departments regarding completion of all information as identified as required within the enquiry. * Provide ongoing assistance to the projects team if requests for the generation of variation costs are received. * Close liaison with new and existing clients regarding any enquiries received and assigned, always representing the business in a professional manner. Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience: * Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of electrical systems and their installation methods. * Experience within in similar position as an Electrical Estimator. * Electrical qualifications. * Confident communicator. * Strong negotiation skills. * The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines whilst managing multiple tenders. * The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise tenders. Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new Electrical Estimator opportunity within the Building Services sector