Electrical Estimator / Electrical Quantity Surveyor

CHS Group; Herongate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Group in Essex is recruiting a Junior Electrical Estimator/Electrical Quantity Surveyor. The role supports the commercial director, working onElectrical packages up to £1m across commercial, retail and residential sectors.

Experience with a sub-contacting environment and familiarity with Trimble estimating software and Excel are beneficial. The position offers exposure to both office and site environments, mentoring from an experienced manager, and opportunities to develop commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical estimating for sub-contractors or main contractors.
• Ability to analyse drawings and specifications to prepare accurate estimates.
• Ability to work with bids, negotiate and adopt value engineering where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating team with electrical bids and tenders; prepare prime cost estimates.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and other docs to prepare estimates and propose design alternatives.
• Maintain tender documentation and supplier/subcontractor directory; support and mentor juniors.
• Track and report analytics relevant to campaigns and internal communications.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Tendering & bid management

Site/office experience

Tools

Trimble Estimating Software

Excel

Job description

Junior Electrical Estimator/ Electrical Quantity Surveyor Required - Essex Due to steady growth over the past couple of years my client is now looking to recruit an additional person into their commercial department to help support the Commercial Director. This is a mid sized family owned businesses in the heart of Essex with projects across London & the South East working for some of the leading contractors with long term relationships. This role would be ideal for someone with either office or on site experience looking to expand on their commercial knowledge and shadow an experienced manager who will provide support and training. Electrical packages typically range up to £1m across a wide variety of sectors including commercial fit out, retail & residential. The role will involve:

• Supporting the Estimating team with Electrical bids and tenders. Prepare and submit prime cost estimates utilising Enterprise Estimating Software. Liaise with internal and external engineers, consultants and subcontractors to construct and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates. Identify and provide alternative design proposals, solutions and value engineering options. Establish and maintain tendering processes and conduct negotiations. Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors. Support and encourage junior team members. Monitor targets and work flow. Control and organise tender documentation. Tracking and reporting on analytics on a variety of campaigns, internal communications, and social media using varied reporting tools You will be responsible for all your own workload and for looking after the project you are on. You will also be required to be making all of your own decisions and will be expected to show initiative. Skills and Experience: Experience working for a Mechanical & Electrical sub-contractor. Experience using
• estimating software packages such a Trimble.
• Proficient using Excel. Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare estimates. Prepare and submit prime cost estimates utilising Trimble Estimating Software