Technical Estimator - Electrical Power Distribution Boards

Technical Estimator - Electrical Power Distribution Boards - Berkshire, UK

(Basic salary: up to £50,000 per annum)

(CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE MUST BE ALREADY BASED WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF READING / BRACKNELL / CAMBERLEY OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE AT SHORT NOTICE)

A new vacancy for an experienced Technical Estimator / Tendering Specialist with new fast-growing division of leading UK electrical solutions provider.

Key candidate requirements:

• You will need to be experienced in Electrical Estimating/Tendering (minimum 5yrs experience) working within the Electrical Services sector.
• Technical understanding of SWITCHGEAR and POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS.
• Experience estimating for these types of products.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Good computer skills, including Word and Excel, AutoCAD (further training can be provided).
• Effective communication both verbal and written.
• Efficient, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters.

Main responsibilities:

• Tender pricing - respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations in accordance with the clients' requirements.
• Job costing - calculate the price of time, labour and materials for logistics for these submissions.
• Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for tenders.
• Prioritise, manage own workflow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted.
• Arrange supplier documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate.
• Determine contractual, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit.

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