Senior Electrical High Voltage Estimator

Suir Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Maternity & Paternity leave

Private health insurance

Life and disability cover

Employee assistance program

CPD & Chartership support

International project opportunities

Job summary

Suir Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical HV Estimator to join the EP&R team at our Waterloo, London office. You will manage tender preparation, quantify materials and labour, and liaison with suppliers to ensure competitive net costs.

The role requires at least three years in estimating, strong reading of drawings and specifications, and familiarity with estimating software. We offer comprehensive leave, pension, health cover, and international project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in an Estimator role or relevant trade qualification.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand specifications and drawings.
• Experience of computerised estimating software.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• The ability to think ahead, plan and prioritise workload.
• The ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• PC Skills: MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Accurately quantify material, plant and labour requirements for allocated electrical projects.
• Assess tenders from subcontractors and prepare estimates using estimating software.
• Produce summary sheets and package documentation for tender adjudication.
• Prepare client tender documentation and correspondences on exclusions/variations/extension dates.
• Attend pre-contract meetings and post-tender interviews.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors on tender status and negotiate prices.

Skills

Read drawings

Numeracy skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Work under pressure

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Electrical High Voltage Estimator Suir Engineering Waterloo, England, GB

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the Engineering Partner of choice Suir Engineering. We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical HV Estimator to join our EP&R team in our Waterloo, London office.

Suir Engineering has offices in Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, UK and Germany. We deliver leading edge next generation solutions to clients by designing, building, and installing Data Centres, Pharma and Medical Device plants and Renewable Energy Systems.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for the preparation, submission and management of electrical tenders allocated. The main objective of this role is to achieve accurate net costs in accordance with the client's specification and our subcontract documents.

What will you be doing?

• Accurately quantify material, plant and labour requirements for allocated electrical/mechanical projects.
• Ensure that for pre-designed projects enquiries relative to the supply of materials, plant and labour are satisfactorily dealt with and that relevant information, contractual and trading particulars are distributed.
• Undertake the assessment of tender bids from relevant subcontractors and specialists.
• Prepare estimates utilising computer aided systems including input of data, ensuring the Estimating Manual procedures are adhered to throughout.
• Ensure all tender documents are received as shown on document register.
• Produce summary sheet and associated documentation and presentation of package for tender adjudication to meet deadlines.
• Prepare client tender documentation on completion of tender, including production of correspondence on exclusions/variations/extension to tender dates.
• Attend and contribute at pre-contract meetings and post-tender interviews.
• In preparation of tenders, attend site surveys and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to tender submission status.
• Negotiate prices with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work safely in accordance with the company's current health and safety policy and procedures.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your Manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.

Is this job for me?

• Minimum of three years' experience in an Estimator role or relevant trade qualification and background.
• The ability to read, interpret and understand specifications and drawings.
• Experience of computerised estimating software.
• Confidentiality is essential.
• The ability to think ahead, plan and prioritise workload.
• The ability to work with the minimum of supervision.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• PC Skills: Computer literacy including MS Office.

In return from Suir ....

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset .... our People.

Full-time