Electrical Estimator

Padstone Recruitment

Electrical Estimator

Our Client, a well established and reputable Mechanical & Electrical building services company has an excellent client and sub-contractor reputation. Office located near Barking

At this time they are seeking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator who is enthusiastic, self motivated, a good team player but equally able to work on their own initiative.

Package- 65k/ 80k depending on experience and qualifications. Office working in Barking, doing Mon-Fri

Job Role/Responsibilities

• Ability to manage and track multiple electrical tenders simultaneously.
• Lead communication with clients and customer base, ensuring all requirements are met/mitigated to their satisfaction.
• Review issued specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents, as well as tender clarifications and updates for the respective clients.
• On site liaison with client/customer undertaking the relevant site survey and review.
• Analysis and evaluation of potential project risk on both commercial and deliverable aspects.
• Preparation of accurate pricing estimates with the proper level of detail, including labour, material, and subcontract items. Analysis and scrutiny of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Collation of multi-discipline data to assist future evolution of tender process, identifying areas of weakness and strength.
• Identify and present value engineering opportunities for cost-saving measures to accompany tender submissions.
• Attend project site tender meetings, site reviews, and post-tender interviews as required.
• Allocation of electrical estimating team labour to each tender opportunity and management throughout the submission process.
• Manage, support and assist with the training of the estimating staff.
• Ensure that all tender submissions are comprehensively reviewed and qualified correctly.
• Determining type, quantity, cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project.
• Regular review & evolution of the company’s estimating documentation, making sure this is up to date with rates.
• Weekly team meetings and tender reports.
• Generation and issue of handover documentation for secured projects ahead of meetings with the projects team

Skills Needed

• Comprehensive knowledge of both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in presenting tenders to clients
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word & Outlook)
• Strong understanding of both the residential and commercial construction sectors
• The ability to read tender specifications, and drawings and produce detailed pricing cost plans
• The ability to self-manage time and workloads and multitask various projects sequentially
• Experience in a similar position
• Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner
• Full UK driver’s license

References will be required for this position.

Please send a CV or call the office (phone number removed)