Electrical Estimator

The Client
Due to our clients continued success and growth, we are recruiting for an Electrical Estimator to be based in Manchester. Proven experience working within the Data Centre sector would be advantageous for the role but not essential as the company are specialist within this area of building services.  You will be responsible for providing commercial support for the business unit in winning work by estimating the cost of key project elements such as main items of plant, electrical systems, and subcontract packages of electrical, mechanical and fabric. It is important that applicants understand basic construction technology and methods of delivery on and off site.

Personal Specification
Ideally the successful candidate should come from an engineering background with knowledge of electrical systems. The successful candidate would need to be able to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines are met without compromise on quality, able to work on own initiative, self-motivated and be a good team player who can communicate with colleagues and management at all levels. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Issuing subcontract and material enquiries for various packages.
• Attend site visits and collaborate with client’s team
• Attend site visits with potential suppliers and sub-contractors
• Read, understand, and scrutinise specifications and drawings
• Understand the roll of principle contractor and sub-contractor duties
• Identification of potential risk and opportunities
• Carry out takes offs from drawings and specifications
• Use of Estimating software 
• Input into design aspects regarding value engineering
• Reviewing sub-contractor submissions ensuring compliance with tender requirements
• Compilation of final tender documentation for director sign off
• Input into the program highlighting potential lead time issues
• Input into the formal submission of tenders
• Assist with the preparation of the proposal documents

Qualifications and skills

• Electrical Qualification
• Engineering background ideally
• Ability to prioritise works
• Must have full clean UK driving licence
• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Excellent communication skills

Salary and Package
The company are offering a competitive package commensurate with qualifications and experience for the right candidate and this role also includes professional training and long-term career development opportunities.