Electrical Estimator, Bedford
United Kingdom 1+ months ago
Job Description
Our client is an Electrical contractor specialising in full electrical installations and temporary electrical site services has a requirement for an Electrical Estimator to put together accurate estimates from drawings and briefs. The company offer development and progression into management.
Key activities and duties:
Preparation of estimates and bid proposals on commercial Electrical, Data, PV (Solar) and AV/PA Installations for work values up to£500,000.
Accurately calculating take-offs from drawings including materials and hours
Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects
Communication with client to clarify unclear specifications/wording through RFI's.
Coordination with sub-contractors and suppliersto obtain competitive pricing used for bid submission.
Participation in site reviews, tender reviews, tender hand-over and project close out meetings as needed.
Use of in-house pricing and quoting system to deliver accurate estimates.
Undertaking site surveys and site visits as and when required
Support the business unit Director and report back weekly.
The successful Electrical Estimator would have:
Previous experience as an Electrician / Electrical Engineer ideally having worked in the commercial and industrial side of the trade.
An electrical background with a minimum of 18th Edition, C&G apprenticeship, ideally electrical design 2396 or equivalent
ECS Gold Card holder
Electrical Estimator to have experience with estimating / accurate quotes.
Electrical Estimator needs to be IT literate.
Electrical Estimator will need to be able to do basic electrical circuit design, lighting and cable calculations - volt drop calculations.
Package benefits
Choice of Company van or Company vehicle allowance£ 4200.00 p.a)
Private healthcare
Pension scheme following 3 month probation.
Mobile phone / IT Equipment
Development and career progression opportunities