Senior Electrical Estimator

Description

• Negotiate prices with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure all tender documents are received as shown on document register.
• Produce summary sheet and associated documentation and presentation of package for tender adjudication to meet deadlines.
• Prepare project risk register at tender stage.
• Attend and contribute at pre-contract meetings and post-tender interviews.
• Work safely in accordance with the company’s current health and safety policy and procedures.
• Ensure that for pre-designed projects enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour are satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.
• Prepare client tender documentation on completion of tender, including production of correspondence on exclusions/variations/extension to tender dates.
• Undertake the assessment of tender bids from relevant subcontractors and specialists.
• Prepare estimates utilising computer aided systems including input of data, ensuring the Estimating Manual procedures are adhered to throughout.
• In preparation of tenders, attend site surveys and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to tender submission status.
• Accurately quantify material, plant and labour requirements for allocated electrical/mechanical projects.

Requirements

• The ability to think ahead, plan and prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.
• The ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to read, interpret and understand specifications and drawings.
• Experience of computerised estimating software.
• PC Skills: Computer literacy including MS Office.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an Estimator role or relevant trade qualification and background.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• EAP for employees and their families
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.
• 23 days annual leave
• Life and Disability cover
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance