Job Description
About us
Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!
We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join the team. You will be responsible for the tendering new business across the UK overseeing major projects with a key focus on contributing to and influencing the sales strategy, driving sustainable financial growth and forging strong business relationships with clients.
An idea of what you'll be doing:
* You will be providing quotations and tenders for private networks, O&M contracts, DNO/IDNO new connection works and turnkey projects utilising Sinewave’s in-house teams and supply chain.
* You will provide key account management for new and existing customers including, top-level review with the clients, managing the flow of enquiries and closing liaison
* You will work with manufacturers to develop partnerships for a turnkey solutions.
* You will follow up quotations and share feedback with the tendering and sales team for unsuccessful quotations.
* You will evaluate supplier and subcontract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification/documentation.
* Oversee the compilation of the tender return to ensure all elements are accounted for prior to submittal.
* You will provide leadership and support to the estimation teams throughout their careers.
* Identify and provide solutions to areas of improvements
Requirements
When you join us you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in-house training academy.
You'll have a proven track record of:
* Building strong and collaborative relationships with both internal and external clients and suppliers counterparts.
* Being a supporting role within the estimation team as the ‘go-to’ for technical, systems or process enquiries, identifying and raising when additional support is required.
* Establishing key aspects associated with client requirements, providing quotations, liaising with internal departments and submitting final overview of project ability to the client
* Accurately undertake any necessary take-offs of drawings and schedules and perform data entry into the estimating software selected by the business.
* Working business systems to follow company processes and maintain data integrity.
You'll already have experience & qualifications in:
* Full UK driving license (Maximum of 3 points)
* Qualification in engineering or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on major projects
* Experience in creating technical drawings using AutoCAD or google earth
* Strong market knowledge and experience within the electrical distribution sector both HV and LV.
* Experience working with a DNO or IDNO
* Experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships.
* Wide experience of handling complex and sensitive business / commercial information,both internally and externally, in confidence .
* Demonstrative experience in project management and process improvement
Benefits
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.
Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:
* The usual stuff - along with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
* 25days + Bank Holidays as standard – ensuring you have time to spend with family and friends
* Private Medical - We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
* Sinewave Academy - Our academy is dedicated to providing you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.
* SinewaveWorx - Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cash back at loads of high street retailers.
Our perks list is as long as our arm, want to know more please check out here.
Join us
If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief covering letter explaining why this is the role for you.
Sinewave is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on merits alone.
Requirements
Qualification in engineering or equivalent experience Experience working with a DNO or IDNO Experience in creating technical drawings using AutoCAD or google earth Strong market knowledge and experience within the electrical distribution sector both HV and LV. Experience of tendering for O&M contracts and private networks. Experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships. Wide experience of handling complex business / commercial and in confidence sensitive information both internally and externally. Experience in delivering successful tenders Demonstrative experience in project management and process improvement Leadership