As Electrical Estimator, you will be responsible for analysing project requirements, preparing detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, and equipment, and ensuring accurate, competitive tender submissions. You’ll play a key role in securing new business and supporting project delivery from concept through to handover.
The role:
* Produce estimates and costs plans for multiple complex projects
* Assess tender documentation requirements and present tender launch proposals
* Identify resources to complete the bid
* Identify potential risks and opportunities
* Compile comprehensive analytical net cost estimates for works including preliminary items in line with the Company’s standards to win work
* Liaise regularly with construction planners, design managers, bid managers, consultants and our supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and tender proposals
* Present net cost tenders for internal adjudication
* Conversion of estimates to tender submission
* Handover of successful tender information such that operational teams are suitably briefed
* Participate in post tender negotiations with Clients to secure individual projects
The ideal candidate will have:
* 2+ years previous experience in Estimating with a main Electrical or Building Services contractor
* Strong negotiating skills
* A strong understanding of Electrical technology and innovative techniques as well as understanding the commercial aspects of tendering
* A relevant construction qualification at HND level or equivalent
* Ability to estimate from first principles
* Ability to work independently yet be part of an integrated team
* Ability to pro-actively and constructively challenge colleagues
* Motivated, flexible with a will to succeed
* EU or international experience would be a distinct advantage to applicants