Electrical Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled estimator to join their dynamic team. This role involves liaising with clients, managing tender presentations, and ensuring accurate project estimates are delivered. You will play a vital role in evaluating project risks and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet project specifications. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, and retail.

Qualifications

• Experience in presenting tenders and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of construction sectors and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to ensure satisfaction and requirements are met.
• Produce accurate electrical estimates and review tender submissions.

Skills

Tender Presentation

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Construction Sector Knowledge

Reading Specifications and Drawings

Time Management

Client Liaison

Full UK Driver’s License

Job description

Job Description

The Company
My client is a specialist in all aspects of Mechanical and Electrical engineering, with a wealth of experience and knowledge of working across a wide range of different sectors including education, healthcare, housing, retail, and leisure.

Job Role/Responsibilities

1. Communicating with client and customer base, ensuring all requirements are met/mitigated to their satisfaction.
2. Review issued specifications, drawings and other relevant documents, issuing tender clarifications and updates to the respective clients.
3. Onsite liaison with client/customer undertaking the relevant site survey and review.
4. Evaluation of potential project risk on both commercial and deliverable aspects.
5. Producing and delivering accurate electrical and specialist estimates in-line with both specifications and industry requirements.
6. Analysis and scrutiny of supplier and subcontractor quotations.
7. Ensuring tender submissions are comprehensively reviewed and qualified correctly.
8. Determining type, quantity, cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project.
9. Regular review & evolution of the company's estimating documentation making sure this is up to date with rates.
10. Weekly team meetings and tender reports.
11. Issue of handover documentation for secured projects ahead of meetings with the projects team.

Skills Needed

1. Experience in presenting tenders to clients on behalf of said contractor.
2. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word & Outlook).
3. Strong understanding of both the residential and commercial construction sectors.
4. The ability to read tender specifications, drawings and produce detailed pricing cost plans.
5. The ability to self-manage time and workloads and multitask various projects sequentially.
6. Experience in a similar position.
7. Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner.
8. Full UK driver’s license.

Person Specification

1. Analytical skill.
2. Confidential.
3. Methodical.
4. Problem Solver/Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
5. Excellent Teamwork.
6. Interpersonal Skills.
7. Focused.
8. Attention to Detail.
9. Calm under pressure.

*Salary dependent on experience level.