Senior Estimator - EPG/BESS

Avk-Seg; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their dynamic EPG Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and quality of pricing processes for bids and tenders, requiring a strong background in power plant construction. The ideal candidate will have over five years of estimating experience and a knack for leadership within a collaborative environment. You'll be instrumental in preparing detailed cost estimates and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting the sales team. If you're passionate about transforming the energy sector and thrive in a flexible and supportive workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Hybrid working / Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an estimating role with strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of ProScope software and electrical bias preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse tender drawings and documents throughout the tender process.
• Research costs and identify risks to meet client expectations.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Cost Analysis

Risk Management

Organizational Skills

Education

5+ years in estimating role

Tools

ProScope

Microsoft Office

Job description

AVK powers tomorrow’s data. We are the leading and fastest-growing supplier of innovative power solutions for data centres and the financial sector across the UK and Europe. We specialise in the complete process of design, planning, implementation, control, and ongoing maintenance.

Our team is transforming the industry's approach to energy connectivity and consumption by creating innovative and sustainable solutions. We collaborate across various disciplines to address complex, large-scale, and pioneering engineering and energy projects.

With offices and hubs throughout the UK and Europe, AVK has the operational scale and delivery capability to implement cutting-edge solutions, helping our clients meet their power requirements while achieving their sustainability goals.

The Senior Estimator role within the EPG Team has responsibility for quality, process and the high standards our customers expect, to provide an effective and accurate pricing process in conjunction with the sales team to ensure gross margins are accurately quoted on customer bids, tenders and quotations.

They should possess a broad knowledge of all key aspects of power plant construction both electrically and mechanically. They should also have the necessary skills to show leadership within the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and analyse tender drawings and documents throughout the tender process.
2. Distribute enquiries to subcontractors and supply chain as necessary.
3. Research costs to meet client expectations.
4. Identify and report on risks and opportunities.
5. Ensure tender compliance with Health & Safety legislation and AVK policies.
6. Support the Project Sales team in accurately recording client expectations.
7. Prepare detailed prelim costs for the project based on specific timescales.
8. Prepare cost estimates utilizing ProScope software.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 5 years plus experience in an estimating role
2. ProScope knowledge advantageous
3. Electrically biased preferred
4. Organised
5. Proficient in Microsoft packages

Benefits:

1. Private Health Insurance
2. Performance Bonus
3. 25 days annual leave + bank hols
4. Birthday Off
5. Pension Plan
6. Hybrid working / Flexible working

AVK|SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.