Job Description
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
MTrec’s New Opportunity:
MTrec Technical is proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client near Sunderland, with plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Senior Estimator to join their team. You will be part of 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 You’ll Do:
1. Estimating: Create detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labour, and ancillary expenses.
2. Bid Preparation: Analyse project documentation (specifications, drawings, and scope) to develop accurate and commercially sound proposals.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure smooth project transitions and alignment of commercial objectives.
4. Scope Evaluation: Interpret customer requirements and ensure estimates reflect the full technical and operational scope of work.
5. Budget Oversight: Monitor and manage tender-phase budgets, ensuring alignment with internal financial parameters.
6. Documentation: Maintain organised records of estimates, bids, and key communications. Provide reports to senior stakeholders on pricing trends and estimating accuracy.
7. Team Support: Mentor and review work produced by junior estimators, offering training and technical guidance to support their development.
8. Industry Awareness: Stay informed about market pricing trends, new technologies, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.
9. 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 low voltage switchgear, 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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