Kingston Barnes Ltd

Electrical Estimator

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Job Location

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

ARE YOU SEEKING A ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR ROLE BASED IN THE WILTSHIRE AREA? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH FREEDOM TO TRAVEL AND SUPPORT A PORTFOLIO OF CLIENTS?

IF YOU WISH TO JOIN AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS FLEXIBILITY AND TRAINING…

Then please get in touch!

Position: Electrical Estimator

Reports to: Managing Director

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire (Hybrid)

Hours: 8.00 am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 1/2 hour for lunch

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Role Objective:

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.

Key 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

Person Specification

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 both

Location: Wiltshire, GB

Posted Date: 12/19/2024
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Kingston Barnes Ltd

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December 19, 2024
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