Control Panel Estimator

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Estimator to join their team with a hybrid working model. The role involves estimating costs for MCC and control panel projects, analyzing specifications, and communicating with clients. Candidates should have knowledge of control panels and a full UK driving licence, with desirable qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan

Pension scheme with 5% contribution

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating costs for engineering projects.
• Ability to analyze drawings and specifications.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings and specifications to prepare estimates.
• Attend site visits to undertake surveys.
• Produce accurate quotations.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Dynamic experience in engineering/manufacturing

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering

Understanding of CDM responsibilities

Communication with stakeholders

Knowledge of control panels & MCCs

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification (electrical/mechanical)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to work as part of our commercial teams, reporting to our Midsomer Norton office. With a hybrid working model, you would be willing to commute to the Midsomer Norton HQ three times a week. There will be an expectation for some client and site visits as part of this role. As an Estimator working for Bridges your key purpose is to estimate costs in line with clients' requirements for MCC and control panel related projects, including DfMA assemblies. You will be a key part of the business winning work while maintaining profit margins, supporting the wider internal stakeholder team, and liaising with external stakeholders. Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Analysing drawings, specifications, and documentation to prepare estimates
• Attending site visits to undertake surveys
• Production of accurate quotations
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Dynamic and specialist experience in an engineering/manufacturing/fabrication/production sector
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering or contracting services
• Understanding of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsibilities under CDM
• Experience of working from client specifications
• Knowledge of control panels & MCCs (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Desirable Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (electrical/mechanical) (highly desirable)
• Experience working within the water industry

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.