Estimator – Construction / Electrical

Omega Red Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is seeking an Estimator – Construction / Electrical to work in Manchester. The successful candidate will produce estimates, promote services, and maintain client relationships. Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of tender processes are essential. The role offers a salary of up to £33,000 plus a 10% bonus, along with various benefits including a company pension and health programme.

Benefits

Car cash allowance

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Free 24/7 GP service

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry within a contracting business.
• Understanding of tender/bid processes and pricing strategies.
• Experience in the Lightning Protection industry is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly sales targets and promote services.
• Produce quality designs and estimates to meet client specifications.
• Nurture existing client relationships for additional business.
• Monitor market trends and competition.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Tender and bid process knowledge

Customer interface skills

Time management skills

Influencing and negotiating skills

Job description

Job Title

Estimator – Construction / Electrical

Location

Manchester

Package

Up to £33,000 + 10% bonus depending on experience

Who we are

Omega Red, is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety‑critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure. Omega Red is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.

Responsibilities

• To achieve monthly targets on sales, attend tender meetings, attend construction sites and confidently persuade and promote Omega’s service offering
• To produce quality designs and estimates ensuring all specifications and requirements are met to the clients satisfaction
• To ensure all quotations are competitive
• To retain and nurture existing client relationships for additional business
• To work in cooperation with the delivery team & estimating lead on a day to day basis to allow business objectives and targets to be met
• To monitor market trends and be aware of the market competition
• To accurately record and update all business activity on our business system

What you’ll need

• Worked in the construction industry within a contracting business
• Hold a thorough understanding of tender/bid processes and pricing strategies
• Strong customer interface skills
• Ability to understand and translate the needs of the client into a coherent bid
• Possess drive and passion necessary to support growth to the business needs
• Well organised with excellent time management skills
• Experienced within the Lightning Protection industry, with a knowledge of British standard (BS EN62305) would be a distinct advantage
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills as required to secure opportunities
• Able to build strong customer relationships, secure new business whilst maintaining existing
• Demonstrate contractual awareness
• Valid driving license is essential

Job Type

Full‑time, Permanent

Benefits

• Car cash allowance
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Free 24/7 GP service
• Referral programme