Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator

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Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator

Overview

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, our client specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation for heavy industrial projects in the water, utilities and energy sectors. The role will require the candidate to specialize primarily in electrical contracting, with a working knowledge of MEICA projects. This is a full-time position, with time spent both on-site and in the office.

As an Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator for our client, you will work closely with the Managing Director, Technical Manager, electrical supervisors, as well as the Operations Director. You will be expected to use your existing industry experience to successfully oversee a project s life cycle from conception to completion, with an emphasis on resource efficiency and profitability. This position is predominately focused on managing contracts, however you will also need the ability to assist in estimating jobs, if the workload requires it. Projects are based both locally and nationally, some working away will be required.

The chosen candidate will be required to work autonomously and have a strong sense of initiative and possess excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee a project s life cycle from conception to completion, with an emphasis on resource efficiency and profitability.
• Preparation of tenders and quotations from specifications and drawings.
• Prospecting new work within the existing contracts and controlling the variations and costings for each project.
• Risk assessments and method statements.
• Sourcing materials.
• Scheduling and assigning labour alongside the team.
• Oversee H&S on-site alongside the site supervisor.
• Sourcing and the management of other trades and sub-contractors.
• Test certification and project documentation.
• O&M support.
• Customer liaison.
• Post project evaluation.
• Providing estimating support to the Managing Director with projects up to the value of £3M ideally you will have experience of tendering for projects valued £1M.
• Pricing electrical aspects of projects within their field of expertise, inclusive of motors, controls, instrumentation, cabling and containment in a wide variety of installations.
• Make site assessments and evaluate any risks and potential problems.
• Attend handover meetings where required and explain project scope, estimate, clarifications, and assumptions.

Necessary Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant Contract Manager role.
• Proven history of providing technical solutions and costing for large industrial projects.
• A solid Electrical background in the MEICA and/or water treatment/industrial sectors.
• Analytical and problem-solving mind-set.
• Full clean (preferably) driving license.
• You must be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and willing to introduce new ideas to the business, developing your own role and helping the business to flourish.
• You will be expected to carry out tasks without guidance once trained. You will be required to work autonomously and on your own initiative.
• You will be required to assist with the creation of RAMS documentation so will need to be familiar with Health and Safety regulations and requirements on-site.

Desirable Skills:

• Commercial acumen.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent team working, financial and organisational skills.
• Confident and assured presenter in front of Senior Managers and Directors.
• High level of computer literacy.
• You may be asked to assist in editing electrical drawings and designs, it would therefore be advantageous to have knowledge and experience in the use of CAD.

Training:

Full training of the business background and their products and services will be given, enabling the day-to-day tasks of the job to be more clearly understood.

Hours and days of work, holidays and pay day:

They would be looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible.

• 40 hours per week + travel (flat rate). The day-to-day breakdown of hours to be discussed
• Overtime available
• Uplifted working away rate
• Holidays will be 28 days per annum (including bank holidays) from January to December, increasing to 33 days after 5 years full service (pro rata if part-time)
• Salary £40,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience
• You will be entitled to their generous company-contributory pension scheme after three months service
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Car

Please note that ALL new employees are subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check on acceptance of a position within our client.