Senior Electrical Estimator

Job Overview
My very well-established client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the preparation and management of cost estimates for various projects. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of cost control processes.

As a Senior Estimator, you will collaborate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and competitive bids that align with our company’s strategic objectives.

Senior Electrical Estimator - Duties

• Receiving enquiries from clients
• Completing an in-depth review of the enquiry extending to contractual, health and safety, logistical and technical aspects of the opportunity
• Attending site meetings / surveys as required
• Sending/receiving enquiries to/from suppliers & specialist sub-contractors
• Preparing take-offs from drawings
• Preparation of tender price
• Presentation of tender to Director for approval prior to submittal
• Detailed tender submission
• Post tender review meetings with clients
• Detailed tender handover report to Project Delivery Team
• Assisting in the development of colleagues such as Administrators or Junior Estimators
• Ownership of our established estimating package

Senior Electrical Estimator - Skills/Requirements

• You will have previously worked as an Electrical Estimator for a minimum of five years and be confident working on multiple projects of various sizes and types simultaneously
• A highly flexible attitude and willingness to deal with jobs of all types and sizes. This may include smaller works down to values of circa £10,000
• Experienced and happy to work on pre-designed or design and build opportunities
• Proven experience and a strong understanding of contractual elements of projects, including JCT and NEC
• Commercially astute and willing to make decisions
• Highly creative and able this think outside of the box
• A problem solver
• It is important that you have worked your way up from the tools and have previously worked as an electrician. A core understanding of the practical aspects of installation are important
• Proficient with IT systems as the company have modern processes
• Happy working to targets
• You will live no more than a 40-minute commute from our office.

Senior Electrical Estimator - Package/Benefits

• Salary £52,500 - £60,000 per annum (before tax and other deductions)
• Car allowance
• 30 days holiday (including Bank holidays)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Long service benefits
• Working hours 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Further development opportunities