Electrical Estimator

Location: Cardiff

Reporting to: Estimating Manager

Leading Building Services Company that have been involved with projects ranging from 100k to £10 million and with a Nationwide presence, are seeking an Electrical Estimator.

The Position

Reporting to the Operations Director this role comprises but will not be limited to:

· Tender document review and analysis including raising of RFI’s with the client

· Supply chain correspondence and enquiries

· Take-off as required conforming to standard estimating conventions

· Vetting incoming tenders/offers from our supply chain and ensuring that the most viable offer is included within our submission

· Preparing tenders for internal adjudications

· Attendance of tender adjudication meetings to present costing approach, project duration, and risks to the business

· Timely submission of tenders

· Attendance in handover of projects to the operations team

In order to be successful, the candidate will have to be able to demonstrate:

· A team mentality

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· High use of initiative

Skills and Behaviours:

· Commercially astute, able to identify and manage risk and to anticipate issues that may affect costs and address them proactively

· An eye for detail, and proven ability to work to tight deadlines on simultaneous projects

· Proactive and persuasive with the skills to assess better systems of work in order to advise and assist clients on systems that will save time and money

Experience and Qualifications

· Preferably qualified by apprenticeship or to C & G/ONC level

· Proven experience in a similar position with an M&E contractor or in the M&E division of a main contractor

· Proven ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately in order to meet deadlines