Senior Electrical Estimator

Electrical Estimator Our Client, a well established and reputable Mechanical & Electrical building services company has an excellent client and sub-contractor reputation. Office located Medway and offering a detailed service to recognised and repeat customers throughout London & the South East of England At this time they are seeking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator who is enthusiastic, self motivated, a good team player but equally able to work on their own initiative. Package- £57k/ £62k depending on experience and qualifications Job Role/Responsibilities * Managerial skills in order to develop and lead an electrical estimating team. * Ability to manage and track multiple electrical tenders simultaneously. * Lead communication with clients and customer base, ensuring all requirements are met/mitigated to their satisfaction. * Review issued specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents, as well as tender clarifications and updates for the respective clients. * On site liaison with client/customer undertaking the relevant site survey and review. * Analysis and evaluation of potential project risk on both commercial and deliverable aspects. * Preparation of accurate pricing estimates with the proper level of detail, including labour, material, and subcontract items. Analysis and scrutiny of supplier and subcontractor quotations. * Collation of multi-discipline data to assist future evolution of tender process, identifying areas of weakness and strength. * Identify and present value engineering opportunities for cost-saving measures to accompany tender submissions. * Attend project site tender meetings, site reviews, and post-tender interviews as required. * Allocation of electrical estimating team labour to each tender opportunity and management throughout the submission process. * Manage, support and assist with the training of the estimating staff. * Ensure that all tender submissions are comprehensively reviewed and qualified correctly. * Determining type, quantity, cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project. * Regular review & evolution of the company's estimating documentation, making sure this is up to date with rates. * Weekly team meetings and tender reports. * Generation and issue of handover documentation for secured projects ahead of meetings with the projects team Skills Needed * Comprehensive knowledge of both electrical and mechanical disciplines. * Experience in presenting tenders to clients * Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel/Word & Outlook) * Strong understanding of both the residential and commercial construction sectors * The ability to read tender specifications, and drawings and produce detailed pricing cost plans * The ability to self-manage time and workloads and multitask various projects sequentially * Experience in a similar position * Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner * Full UK driver's license References will be required for this position. Please send a CV or call the office (phone number removed)