Key Responsibilities Accurately undertake any necessary take-offs of drawings and schedules and perform data entry into the estimating software Provide detailed scope of works with breakdowns Oversee the compilation of the tender return to ensure all elements are accounted for prior to submittal Identify and review material and labour requirements in order to determine which is more cost effective Will be involved in winning and tendering desired projects with suppliers and sub-contractors. Reviewing tender documentation issued by clients and drive a thorough understanding of requirements. Responsible for accurately quantifying materials, plant and labour requirements for allocated projects, ensure that for pre-designed projects, enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour is satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed. Set up, in conjunction with others, estimating process and procedures, systems and data base. Maintain the estimating system to ensure all labour norms and prime costs are correct. Prepare tender risk analysis and ensure tender submission is appropriately clarified. Prepare Contractors proposals forming part of the tender submission, together with tender programmes, organisation charts, method statements etc. Send out enquiries and work closely with the M&E Buyer and supply chain at tender stage to ensure that we have a correct and competitive prime cost. Vet all subcontractor and plant tender submissions for compliance. Provide estimating workload planner and maintain a data base of bids submitted. Lead and manage the estimating of all Electrical small works Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for Electrical systems and the related equipment.