Electrical Estimator in London, United Kingdom
JOB TITLE: Senior Estimator
REPORTS TO: Estimating Manager
FUNCTION: Estimating Services
LOCATION: London
JOB PURPOSE: Electrical Estimator
DIMENSIONS:
Bidding Turnover - £200m
Functional Reports - 2 direct + 6 regionally based functional reports
New Work Target - £100m
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
-Responsible for pricing and estimating of all works and services across the Services business in an analytical and systematic way, pricing for works up to £200m
-Management of opportunities and pipeline linked to business development.
-Preparation of prime cost estimates.
-Completion of fully considered tenders at settlement stage.
-Liaison with contracts team for construction advice and planning.
-Advise on finalisation matters of risk, qualification and margin.
-In conjunction with marketing function, prepare pre-bid submissions/pre-qualification documents.
-Pricing and Estimating subject matter expert with Senior Management and Wider Management teams, providing guidance and advice on estimating strategies on potential bids
-Working with existing Pricing and Estimating team to introduce a consistent, best in class way of working on pricing and estimating activities across
-Coaching and mentoring of existing Pricing and Estimating teams to ensure work is carried out in a consistent and professional manner on all bids
-In conjunction with the companies Procurement, liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain the best available quotations, and improve the turnaround times of supplier quotes to improve the quality of bid submissions, giving our Services a competitive edge over other bidders
-Responsible for evaluations of options or alternatives
-Production of financial analysis of estimates in an approved form for review, as part of the companies Services internal governance Portfolio Board process, and for Services SMT .
-Comply and work within with company tendering guidelines and procedures
-Ensure compliance with all legislation and industry standards
-Key contributor to the analysis of technical work scope, working with technical subject matter experts and using industry knowledge to formulate best value for money estimates.
-Complete the project risk analysis and register, with accurate estimates of the risk value incorporated within the submitted price
SKILLS
-strong numerical skills.
-good analytical skills and to be able to pay close attention to detail.
-excellent communication and presentation skills.
-good computer skills
-good commercial awareness.
-the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
-Ability to work with external engineering organisations as well as customers/stakeholders representing the company to best effect
-Must have strong team working ethic and customer focus
-Ability to read and understand construction drawings and design specifications
-Understanding of the planning and sequencing of construction of projects
-Understanding of the process of procuring Subcontractors or suppliers
-Ability to compile information for submission to clients
QUALIFICATIONS
-Will hold a formal qualification related to Electrical Engineering or Electrical Estimating discipline
-Bachelors degree in an industry-related field, such as construction management or engineering.
-Must be willing to attend safety courses and hold safety certificates
EXPERIENCE:
-Demonstrable experience in estimating multi discipline HV & LV electrical projects
-Demonstrable experience in estimating large and complex bids and managing a team of estimators across a portfolio of bids.
-Experience in the use of estimating software
-Experience in electrical installation Industrial & commercial projects
-A sound understanding of Construction Design Management (CDM)
-Must have knowledge of HV & LV installations and switchgear
-Ideally will have knowledge of rail industry
-Willing to work hours to suit tender deadlines
-Willingness to travel on occasions as required
IF INTERESTED OR KNOW ANYONE WHO IS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIVE ME A CALL
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