The Role

This is a Critical role that requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members.

As the Electrical Estimator, you will provide detailed and accurate tenders to allow our teams to deliver clients' projects within budget. The role holder will have excellent communication skills to work with all staff, suppliers, and customers.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will handle tender preparation from enquiry acceptance to final submission, working to strict deadlines throughout. The company’s workload includes projects across all sectors on projects ranging up to £2M.

Principal Accountabilities

• Liaise with clients where necessary and obtain specific information relevant to tender content and preparation.
• Obtain the best prices for bought-out items and subcontracts against relevant specifications, criteria, and conditions, including Qualifying and analysing subcontractor proposals and quotations.
• Make a preliminary assessment of overhead costs and prepare tender summaries for management agreements.
• Preparation of detailed cost estimates by analysing plans and specifications along with all technical information and performing quantity takeoffs. Note that some tenders will require the Estimator’s design development input at the tender stage, i.e., developing the Outline client scope into fully detailed costs.
• Develop outline project programmes and initial project risk register.
• Utilising on-screen take-off and estimating software, appropriate training will be given to the successful candidate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Comply with Group and Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the future success of MES Power Engineering and its clients.

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably a time served Electrical Engineer.
• Ideally HNC/HND or Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Three years experience, at minimum, in an estimating role.
• Must hold SJIB-approved ECS card or EUSR Card.
• Computer literate – skilled in MS Office and modern take-off estimating packages.
• Full UK driving license preferable.

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven track record of experience in the Electrical and/or Distribution Industry.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of High Voltage plant and equipment.
• Experience in delivering efficient and effective services to customers.
• Good knowledge of HSEQ and its practical implications.
• Proven ability to deliver estimates within timescales with known margins.

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Good communication
• Ability to work proactively on your own or as part of a team.
• The ability to focus and deliver results under pressure.
• An eye for detail.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance