Trainee Electrical Estimator

BMSL Group Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Training and development

Mentorship

Supportive environment

Career progression

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Eastbourne, East Sussex is seeking a Trainee Electrical Estimator. This fully office-based role offers training to develop estimating skills and supports progression within the team.

The position is offered on either a freelance or permanent basis depending on what suits the candidate, with the office located in Eastbourne. The role involves preparing electrical estimates and quotations for various projects, reviewing drawings, and calculating costs.

Qualifications

• Previous electrical experience or good working knowledge of the electrical industry.
• Good numerical skills and ability to work accurately with figures.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of electrical quotations and tenders.
• Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Calculating material, labour and installation costs.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain prices.
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions and cost estimates.
• Maintaining accurate records of quotations and project information.
• Working closely with the estimating and wider project teams.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Numerical skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Contract Type: Freelance or Permanent

Rate of Pay: £160-£220 per day for freelance, negotiable depending on experience. Permanent salary negotiable.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Electrical Estimator to join our team, based at our offices in Eastbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with electrical experience or knowledge who is looking to develop a career within electrical estimating. This is a fully office-based role, with the successful candidate required to work from our Eastbourne office. It is not a remote or site-based position. We are open to offering the position on either a freelance or permanent basis, depending on what best suits the successful candidate. Working alongside our experienced team, the successful candidate will receive training and support to develop their estimating skills and progress within the role.

Nature of the Work

The role will involve assisting with the preparation of electrical estimates and quotations for a variety of electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of electrical quotations and tenders.
• Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Calculating material, labour and installation costs.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain prices.
• Supporting the preparation of tender submissions and cost estimates.
• Maintaining accurate records of quotations and project information.
• Working closely with the estimating and wider project teams.

Location of Work

The successful candidate will be required to work from our offices in Eastbourne, East Sussex. This is a full-time, office-based position. Candidates must be able to commute to and work from our Eastbourne office.

Minimum Experience, Training and Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Previous electrical experience or a good working knowledge of the electrical industry.
• A sound understanding of electrical systems, components and terminology.
• Good numerical skills and the ability to work accurately with figures.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the estimating role.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience within electrical estimating.
• Relevant electrical qualifications or training.
• Experience within the construction or building services industry.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

Previous estimating experience is not essential, as training will be provided to develop the successful candidate's estimating skills.

Rates of Pay

Freelance: Approximately £160-£220 per day, negotiable depending on experience, electrical knowledge and qualifications.

Permanent: Salary negotiable depending on experience, electrical knowledge and qualifications.

What We Offer

• Flexible contract options to suit the successful candidate.
• Full training and ongoing development in electrical estimating.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals.
• A supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression within electrical estimating.