Senior Estimator Job Description
About the Role:
A highly skilled Senior Estimator is required to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and competitive project costings for electrical infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Estimating: Create detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labour, and ancillary expenses related to electrical switchgear and infrastructure projects.
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 competitive edge.
9. Risk Management: Identify commercial and technical risks in tender opportunities and propose mitigation strategies.