Electrical Estimator
Our Client, a well established and reputable Mechanical & Electrical building services company has an excellent client and sub-contractor reputation. Office located Medway and offering a detailed service to recognised and repeat customers throughout London & the South East of England
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- £57k/ £62k depending on experience and qualifications
Job Role/Responsibilities
* Managerial skills in order to develop and lead an electrical estimating team.
* 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)