Electrical Estimator

Woodford; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in England is seeking an experienced Electric Estimator for their hybrid working model based in Loughton. The successful candidate will work collaboratively while developing new client relationships and producing accurate estimates based on technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in electrical estimating or be qualified electricians aiming to transition into an office-based role. Woodford is an equal opportunities employer and encourages interested applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating or as a qualified electrician seeking an office role.
• Proven ability to produce accurate and detailed estimates.
• Strong risk management and governance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Produce and document accurate estimates.
• Collaborate with the Buying Department during projects.
• Ensure enquiries to supply chain include complete technical and contractual information.
• Appraise electrical quotations technically and commercially on receipt.
• Collaborate with Buying and operations at tender stages.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

The successful candidate for this role will be based out of their office in Loughton with hybrid working available. Responsible for ensuring that the Estimating Department provides a service to our clients with our company objectives at the forefront.

The key responsibilities for this role are:

• Continuously develop new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Produce accurate estimates that are detailed and inputted into the estimating software currently in use.
• Work as part of a team whilst at the same time work unsupervised, prioritising workload through effective communication with all the estimating team.
• Ensure that all enquires dispatched to the supply chain are fully comprehensive in respect of technical and contractual information.
• Technically and commercially appraise all electrical quotations on receipt.
• Work closely with the Buying Department and the respective operations teams at tender stage, handover and throughout the planning stages of each successful project.
• Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation and cost effectiveness of proposals.
• Preparation of analytical estimates for Electrical Engineering works, that are technically accurate and with an acceptable risk level, from outline drawings and specifications
• Provide high level pricing information early in the tender for optioneering and budgeting exercises to ensure the most cost-effective solution offered.
• Ensure procedures, including risk and governance processes, are followed, documented and correct authorisations are in place.
• Contribute to the preparation of tender preparation and tender construction programmes.
• Prepare a staff schedule for the tender, using feedback from successful contracts and collaborating with other functions
• Participate in the preparation of a procurement plan with the central/regional buyers to agree suppliers & sub-contractors, terms & conditions and discount levels
• Prepare enquiries and obtain competitive quotations for Electrical engineering resources, particularly materials and sub-contractors. Obtain completed construction and design questionnaires where appropriate.
• Maintain an up to date awareness and knowledge of Technical developments and new methods within the Industry.
• Prepare financial models for framework submissions, including setting appropriate staff rates.
• Production of high quality estimates on large scale projects with a high attention to detail.

This role will suit an experience electrical estimator and also an experience electrician who wishes to move in to an office based role.

Woodford are an equal opportunities employer and look forward to hearing from you if this role is of interest.