M&E Estimator

Construction, Property and Engineering; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Estimator with an electrical bias to lead a team of Estimators. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of electrical estimating experience, excellent commercial awareness, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include preparing tender bids, managing projects, and engaging with suppliers. This permanent role offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 with benefits such as a company car, private healthcare, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company car

Company pension

Private medical insurance

32 days holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical estimating.
• Ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and contractors.
• Diligent and efficient with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce tender bids and costing estimates.
• Manage and support a team of 2 Estimators.
• Engage with suppliers for competitive quotations.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Commercial awareness

Team management

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

NC/HNC/HND in Building Services

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Estimator with an electrical bias to join the team and lead a
division of 2 full time Estimators. This new role will demand autonomy, excellent
commercial awareness as well as experience gained from an electrical background
over a minimum of 5 years.
The Role
- Preparing and producing detailed tender bids and costing estimates for commercial
projects ranging up to £5M in value.
- Attending and leading pre, mid and post tender meetings, building strong working
relationships with suppliers, contractors and clients.
- Providing support, guidance and management to the team of 2 Estimators to support
career development.
- Engagement with suppliers and contractors to obtain competitive quotations for
materials, labour and bespoke services.
- Day to day management and oversight of the full tender process from start to finish
and full autonomy to make considered decisions for the business.
Person Specification
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team and external suppliers and contractors
- Excellent commercial awareness built over electrical career
- Minimum 5 years electrical estimating experience
- Diligent and efficient with excellent attention to detail
- Good communicator and highly organised
- Ability to manage own workload as well as support 2 team members with queries
- Potential to make clear and considered decisions
- Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good
relationships and a friendly working environment.

- Computer literate, experience of Estimating software beneficial.
- Previous management experience with a tailored leadership approach desirable but
not essential.
This is a permanent position with strong career prospects.
Location
Glasgow
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience from an electrical
estimating background. Formal qualifications are not necessary, although an
NC/HNC/HND or similar in a building services related qualification would be
considered an advantage. A proven track record in a similar position is however,
considered essential.
We Offer
Salary on Offer: £55,000 - £60K per annum, Company car or car allowance, 32 days
holiday p.a., Private Health Care, Pension scheme with Employer contribution, hybrid
working.
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about driving efficiency and
accuracy in project estimations to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Types: Full-time, Pe

Benefits:
Company car
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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