Electrical Estimator

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.