About
Rewards and Benefits on Offer;
* Competitive salary and benefits package including private healthcare and health cash plan policy
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Sponsorship towards professional development and training opportunities
* A collaborative and supportive work culture
MTrecs New Opportunity;
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client based near Sunderland, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Senior Estimator to join their team. You will be joining a rapidly growing, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and fantastic opportunities to progress your career.
If you have a background in a similar role within civil/electrical engineering, construction, M & E or similar, please apply now for an immediate response.
The Job Youll Do;
* Estimating: Create detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labour, and ancillary expenses.
* Bid Preparation: Analyse project documentation (specifications, drawings, and scope) to develop accurate and commercially sound proposals.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure smooth project transitions and alignment of commercial objectives.
* Scope Evaluation: Interpret customer requirements and ensure estimates reflect the full technical and operational scope of work.
* Budget Oversight: Monitor and manage tender-phase budgets, ensuring alignment with internal financial parameters.
* Documentation: Maintain organised records of estimates, bids, and key communications. Provide reports to senior stakeholders on pricing trends and estimating accuracy.
* Team Support: Mentor and review work produced by junior estimators, offering training and technical guidance to support their development.
* Industry Awareness: Stay informed about market pricing trends, new technologies, and competitor activity to maintain competitive edge.
* Risk Management: Identify commercial and technical risks in tender opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.
About You;
* HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a similar technical field
* At least 3 years of experience in an estimating role, preferably within the electrical or building services industry
* Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and installation standards
* High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), with the ability to interpret technical documents and engineering drawings
* Effective communication, negotiation, and time management abilities
* Demonstrated leadership qualities with experience guiding junior staff
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Nice-to-have skills
* Cross-functional Collaboration
* Documentation
* Risk Management
* Electrical Engineering
* Communication
* Negotiation
* Time Management
* Leadership
* Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Work experience
* General Project Management
Languages
* English
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