Electrical Estimator
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Job Purpose:
A key role as an Electrical Estimator undertaking all aspects of Estimating with a vast skillset and knowledge of estimating software, whilst working within a structured estimating department being able to produce tenders to a very high standard.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the Electrical Estimating Manager and fellow estimators as part of a structured team.
- Reading and understanding the employer's requirements for each and every individual Project.
- Reading and understanding engineering specifications as well as gaining a knowledge of the project scope.
- Being able to measure accurately by taking off quantities from engineering drawings.
- The transposing of data into an electronic estimating software programme Amtech (Estimation)
- Work alongside other members of the department in all estimating aspects.
- Being able to send out enquiries and analyse quotations accurately.
- Making sure bids are technical correct and fully compliant.
- Build precise structured bid clarifications.
- Be able to communicate and present well when required.
- Good time management skills are essential to be able to work to strict deadlines.
- Attend site surveys, client meetings and handover meetings.
- Build Internal / External Relationships.
- professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Be able to work under pressure.
- Experience of working within the building services industry across a number of sectors.
- Knowledge and understanding of electrical services.
- Knowledge or experience of either the construction, engineering, estimating or similar businesses (Desirable)
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Competency with estimating software (Trimble Contract Master).
- Reliable and professional attitude towards work.
- Flexible and methodical approach to work.
- Data centre (DC) experience in UK and/or Europe – Shell & Core projects up to 20mil – DC 50m to 100m projects.
- Comfortable working in a team.
- Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines.
- Multitask and manage the many priorities within the tendering process.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Communication professionally at all levels, internally and with clients.
- Collaboration with other departments/teams within company.
- Good organisational skills and able to manage workloads.
- High levels of literacy and numeracy.
- Receptive and adaptable to change.
- Mentoring and support of other team members
- City and Guilds or Advance Craft Certificate (or equivalent to NVQ).
- National Certificate — ONC, HNC, HND.
- Engineering degree (Desirable).
- Member of recognised professional body (Desirable)
- Competitive salary
- Auto enrolment into pension scheme
- Private healthcare (individual) option once probation is passed
- Life insurance (15,000 during probation, 3x salary after probation)
- Sick pay - after successful completion of the probation period – 50 days' full pay and 50 days’ half pay.
- Profit Share
- Season Ticket Loan (after probation)
- Holiday entitlement is 23 days, plus bank holidays, increases to 26 days after 1 year, then to 31 days after 5 years.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Subsidised restaurant.
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