Estimator

Otis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Otis is seeking an Estimator in London to manage tenders and budget estimates for major projects. You will generate quotes from diverse sources, track quotations, and build strong customer relationships to help achieve financial and operational targets.

The role requires a background in engineering or construction, familiarity with architectural drawings, and a proactive, target-driven approach. Training will be provided onsite at our London office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a project/bid preparation role.
• Background within Engineering or Construction (Elevator/Escalator desirable).
• Strong understanding of architectural/structural schematic drawings.
• Proven ability to work to targets with a confident telephone manner.
• Good IT skills and be highly organised.
• Problem solving skills with a solutions oriented mindset.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Onsite training planned at our London office.

Responsibilities

• Manage all tenders and budget estimates for major projects.
• Use a variety of quotation sources to generate quotes and estimates for customers.
• Track and follow up on all quotations.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Stay up to date on all packages to ensure accurate quotations.

Skills

Bid estimation

Customer relationships

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?

We’re now seeking an Estimator, based in London who’s ready to help us deliver on our commitments today, and leave their fingerprints on the organization for years to come.

The successful candidate will be integral in helping the team’s performance through proactive involvement in the estimation /booking function. You will ensure the timely production of accurate bid proposals and approvals for major projects, by delivering all necessary bid components to agreed targets, deadlines, and customer commitments for desired financial and operational performance.

You will:

• Manage all tenders and budget estimates for major projects
• Use a variety of quotation sources to generate quotes and estimates for customers
• Track and follow up on all quotations
• Build strong customer relationships
• Gain industry knowledge and a keep up to date on all packages available to ensure accurate quotations.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Previous experience in a project/ bid preparation role
• A background within the Engineering or Construction sector (Elevator/ Escalator industry desirable)
• A strong understanding architectural/ structural schematic drawings
• Proven ability working to targets and have a confident, clear telephone manner with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Good IT skills and be highly organised
• Problem solving skills, with a solutions orientated mindset and the ability to think outside the box.
• Bachelors level degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Depending on levels of skills and experience, you will need to complete training onsite in our London office.

What can we offer you?

• Strong Remuneration Package
• A real commitment to career progression with access to funded study schemes such as our industry leading Employee Scholarship Program and Educational Assistance Scheme
• A culture which encourages innovative ideas and appreciates our talent is the key to our success