We are looking for a Senior Estimator to support the development, growth and drive of our service offering as an independent connection provider and electrical contractor. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-calibre individual to join and strengthen our team, working on a wide range of design and build electrical infrastructure projects.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment which is to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion belief, sexual orientation or age.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Reviewing plans, specifications, and other relevant project documentation to identify the needs of projects to provide solutions to increase profitability and prepare a clear concise bid proposal. Determining the quantity, type and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project/bed.
- Producing and delivering accurate estimates, within the specified scope and defined time periods. Ensuring that quotations are correctly qualified and completed timeously to meet deadlines for tender requirements or client needs.
- Obtaining and analysing quotes from third-party suppliers and subcontractors during the tender bidding process to complete a bid package, pricing and qualification information.
- Identify pricing strategies to creat bid advantages for value engineering options while understanding specific job conditions that may affect labour and materials.
- Attending necessary pre-site surveys and project pre-start meetings with relevant team members.
- Assisting and advising the Senior Managment team on commercial influences and risks associated with any bids.
- Assisting and advising the Bid team on PPQ's and ITT's regarding technical information and pricing requirements such as pricing schedules, drawings/designs and selection of case study references within the nature of the bid proposal.
- Responsibile for maintaining and updating the Company's estimating software, ensuring information is accurate and up to date in conjunction with maintaining and updating the library of rates for subcontractors and suppliers.
- Communicating with customers to define the project scope address deficiencies, including the preparation and submission of RFI's.
- Producing Monthly managment reports including statistical analysis of bids/estimates.
Essential
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a pressured environment as part of a highly focused team, with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively to achieve team and company objectives.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of at least 3 years of estimating roles in an Electrical and Civil environment.
- A high level of technical awareness with a good understanding of LV/HV electrical distribution and network systms between 400v and 33KVA to be able to interpret and assess the customers' requirements.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
- The ability to listen and interpret customer requirements.
- Good computer skills, with a knowledge of and proficiency in common office applications, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and general software navigation.
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Qualifications
- HNC/HND degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- 17th/18th Edition Wiring Rgulation Certified (Favourable)
- DNO/IDNO and Civil Experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Ad Hoc Working from home (1 day a Week)
- Government Pension Scheme
- 31 days leave (Inc. Bank Holidays)
- Additional Half day off for your birthday
- Unlilmited access to our wellbeing and mental health resource centre
- Company recognition vouchers
- Company car allowance
- Wellbeing Cash Allowance
- Health Cash Plan
- Discretionary Bonus
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to the elimination of all forms of discrimination, and this is backed by the following policies:
- Equalities diversity and inclusion
- Bullying and Harassment
- Equal Opportunities
- Managing Stress at work
- Mental Health
- Occupational Health and Wellbeing
- Whistleblowing
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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