Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client was established in the early 1980’s and they have gained 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 Electrical Estimator for their Dorset & Wiltshire branches to cover clients across the South West and South East.
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.
JOB PURPOSE
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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with clients to establish their requirements
Assessing levels of risk on projects
Preliminary design work (where necessary) to create basic schemes on which accurate
costings can be based
Researching materials and equipment where necessary to determine their suitability
Compiling and submitting of enquiries to suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain
quotations
Full material take-off of services drawings and specifications
Setting up of estimate structure within estimating software and inputting of all labour,
material and subcontract elements
Site surveys (where appropriate)
Negotiating with suppliers and sub-contractors to obtain best prices
Finalising costs with Bid Manager and preparing tender submissions including offer
letters, qualifications, considerations and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with tender return deadlines
Follow up tenders and assist with securing projects
Handover of tender packages on secured projects to contracts team. This would
include a full insight into the scope of the project including allowances and potential
material, labour and plant savings achievable to deliver the project within the
boundaries of the submittal
Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, consultants, architects, project
managers, suppliers and sub-contractors
Filing of documentation and information in the correct format and location
Support the estimating and design team where necessary to achieve deadlines
Maintaining awareness of latest technologies and procedures
All other estimating related duties as determined reasonable by the needs of the
business
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Experience of electrical estimation value between £50k - £750k
Experience of commercial contacts with ‘main contractor’ clients for Universities, Schools, Hospitals, leisure parks, car parks, retails parks wpuld be advantageous
Contract management duties - Electrical contracts cover Installation, EICR, Remedial & Maintenance works
Need to hold electrical qualifications, may be a time served Electrician previously
Previous experience in a similar role with a sound knowledge of installation methods and the ability to read drawings and specifications
Strong numerical, written communication and presentation skills
Able to work in a logical and methodical manner with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel together with experience in using specialist estimating software
Problem solving and analysis, planning and organisational skills
Focussed on quality and delivering results
Knowledge of policies, processes and procedures
Great customer service, understands the elements of teamwork and collaboration
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Understanding of company and client needs and the ability to manage
SALARY / BENEFITS
£50k - £55k
Company Car
Bonus / Profit Scheme
Hybrid working available
Please call Clare on 07799 886594 for more details and please apply to this this advert with your CV to prompt a call back.