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London, Greater London
Electrical Estimator
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £35,000 per annum |
Overview
Electrical Estimator - Spider Recruitment Services, the specialist recruitment division of Spider are currently working with an established ME contractor who have a fantastic reputation for delivering a high quality service in the residential, retail, commercial and leisure sectors across London and the south east. Project values vary from 1m - 20m. Due to their continued growth and success, they now have a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Estimator to join their commercial team. Job Description Reporting to the Estimating Manager Support the business in a time of growth and ensure all tenders are priced accurately to ensure the company remains competitive within the market. Preparing accurate and timely cost and sales estimates for projects to consistent and competitive levels. Key Tasks Responsibilities Playing a key role in tendering meetings, in submitting and managing bids and for accurate documentation preparation revision and submission at all required stages through to award of contract, including negotiation stages Creating a fully detailed tender based on a performance specification and services drawings Production of estimates using industry known estimating software, using standard methods of measurements where required Winning and tendering desired projects, achieving discounts with suppliers and sub-contractors Send out inquiries and work closely with supply chain at tender stage to ensure correct and competitive prime costs. Producing any required schedules of materials where required Query bid documentation as may be required to clear up any ambiguities, errors and omissions in tender prior to tender closing - Producing a list of RFI's and submit to the client Estimating cost analysis and estimate co-ordination Liaise and negotiate with end clients to ascertain the exact requirements for estimates and understanding budget constraints Reading and understanding the scope of works and specification Read drawings to scale and compiling detailed schedules/take-off's Identify scope of value engineering/value creation and identify tender risk Review and ascertain costs associated with logistics Communicate with clients to follow up of submitted tenders and bids Maintaining an up to date understanding of technical contractual and commercial developments, continually seeking to win contract through negotiation, single tender action or by alternative solutions Prepare information packages for handover to construction team if successful Attend handover meeting and brief the team on the tender bid Inputting material and labour into estimation Populate client's tender summary breakdown Arrange tender review meeting with senior management and agree submittals Attend client post-tender meetings Produce estimates from various stages of the process with varying degrees of information Maintaining an up to date understanding of technical contractual and commercial developments, continually seeking to win contract through negotiation, single tender action or by alternative solutions Prepare information packages for handover to construction team if successful Attend handover meeting and brief the team on the tender bid Key Skills Behaviours Takes responsibility for getting things done Readily adapts to changing demands Presents in a convincing and informative manner Good with numbers and good IT skills Excellent analytical skills Highly organised with ability to multitask and work with tight deadlines to achieve objective Keen eye for detail Good communication skills Dedicated and hardworking Confident and well mannered A 'can do' attitude and a team spirit Keen to learn and develop Shows sense of urgency/energy to achieve results Quickly acquires and applies new knowledge when needed Supports and co-operates with others By applying for this role, you give permission for Spider to submit the basic summary of your CV or any other relevant information you provide in order for the prospective employer to review your application for the specific role applied for. We will not disclose your personal contact information to this particular company until we have your additional consent to do so. For further information, please call Julian on