Electrical Estimator

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector seeks an Electrical Estimator to enhance their estimating department. The role involves producing high-quality tender bids, managing supplier relationships, and driving company growth through effective project cost assessment. Candidates should possess substantial experience in the electrical services sector and a strong educational background at HNC/HND level.

Benefits

22-25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Life cover of 2x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Discount scheme including Gyms

Introducers Bonus Scheme

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of all electrical systems required.
• Proven negotiation skills, comfortable with schedules of rates.
• Must understand tender drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation of enquiries and produce tender bids.
• Maintain the estimating department and assess tender opportunities.
• Manage supplier enquiries and calculate core costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational Skills

Numeracy

IT Proficiency

Commercial Awareness

Education

HNC/HND Level Education

Tools

Estimation Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our client is one of the most dynamic refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning service providers in Europe. They offer innovative products and services, and market-leading refrigeration technology, for which we have received awards and industry accreditations.

The Job:

On behalf of our client we are seeking an Electrical Estimator.

In this role responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily organisation of incoming / outgoing enquiries
• Produce accurate and high-quality tender bids in line with the commercial governance process
• Support, maintain, develop and build the estimating department alongside procurement
• Owner for the mechanical element of the estimating function
• Identify potential opportunities to increase revenue and margin, feeding leads through to the sales function
• Responsible for production of detailed tender bids, attending tender meetings and conducting post tender handover meetings - supporting the companys growth development plan
• Maintain supplier, subcontract and the estimating database
• Assess tender opportunities to ensure adequate information is available
• Prepare supplier and subcontractor enquiries, evaluating quotes upon return
• Take off quantities of materials and apply labour values accordingly
• Provide core costs and advise of challenges / risks pre-submission
• Prepare final submission in the requested format and by set deadlines
• Post tender negotiations
• Maintain tender documentation and respond to pre-tender and post contract queries
• Preparation of contractual information to client / subcontractors
• Post contract liaison with clients
• Support the PMs for material procurement
• Take an active role in sub-contract negotiations and award of packages
• Work closely with the departments finance surveyors in respect of all costs and variations

The Person:

For this role our client is seeking someone who has:

• Solid background within the electrical services sector and understanding of contracting
• IT proficient - all key Office products, including Excel and estimation software to at least intermediate level
• Comfortable working with and producing schedules of rates
• Proven negotiation and communication skills at various levels from subcontractor through to client
• High numeracy levels
• Must have sound knowledge of all electrical systems and Commercial awareness
• Able to read and understand tender drawings and specifications
• Good organisational skills and able to manage workload
• Educated to HNC/HND level
• Excellent attitude and approach to work
• Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills

The Benefits:

22 days holiday, rising incrementally to 25, plus bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, Life cover of 2x salary, Employee Assistance Program, Discount scheme including Gyms, Introducers Bonus Scheme and an excellent pension scheme.