Senior Electrical Estimator

Role Summary: Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for projects to aid management in bidding on or determining price of service. Also, to assist in the evaluation of project risk factors and commercial opportunities arising from new and existing bids and maintaining communication with all stakeholders internally and externally.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a list of the main duties of the role and should not be considered an exhaustive list of duties.

Review enquiry documentation to fully determine and understand the full extent of the client’s enquiry. Take responsibility for Document Checklist.

Quantify the extent of the works involved. Produce accurate take off and measure for tenders to ensure the prime cost of the project is fully understood.

Review commercial / technical risks associated with enquiries to find the best solution. Vet enquiries allocated in order to comply with the preparation and dispatch of accurate supplier/subcontract enquiries to the timescales dictated. Analyse quotations and make recommendation that best suits the business. Take responsibility prior to settlement meetings to check accuracy of the information presented.

Identify potential risks / opportunities within the scope of enquiries received.

Identify third party requirements, internal or external, to ensure all information is collated in respect of enquiries.

Source and provide costings for input into tender documentation to achieve cost effective competitive tender. Input accurate information into Amtech or other applications.

Identify and understand the programme requirements. Give input to planner to allow production of accurate tender programme.

Raise queries internally and externally and where necessary.

Review the contract conditions and highlight these to the Commercial Director for discussion and evaluation at the earliest possible time.

Work as part of the estimating team by assisting with the production of accurate and timely estimates. Liaising with other estimating professionals within the company to identify, share and implement best practice to allow the production of cogent proposals for management approval.

Implement effective time management of the complete bid process to ensure the timely presentation of tender documentation for sign off and approval by directors.

Prepare and deliver a presentation of the bid scope / client deliverables at settlement meetings to allow senior management to understand the project.

Prepare each tender in a consistently structured and accurate format in full compliance with the company policies, standards and processes, with appropriate consideration of all foreseeable construction, technical and commercial risks.

Ensure that deadlines are met.

Represent the company at meetings or tender interviews with a full knowledge of the project.

Demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety understanding, ensuring that within the estimate there is an appropriate cost allowance to deliver the job safely.

Ability to work as part of a team on major tenders and with minimum supervision on all work.

Maintain highest levels of commercial confidentiality in all aspects of employment.

Work within the company Estimating Policies and Procedures and documented management system.

Competency Profile

Essential

HNC / HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar field of study and/or trade experience as time-served electrician, electrical technician or similar

Formal estimating experience on Rail / Commercial / Industrial projects

Detailed understanding of RMM and NRM measurement methods

Competent in Amtech estimation

Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Previous proven experience in Senior Estimator Role

Contribute to project estimating strategy

Prepare budget cost estimates

Understand how to plan the works and assist planner

Provide value engineering solutions

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management skills

Presentation and report writing skills

Core Attributes

Promote and foster a strong, ethical, friendly and efficient team culture and working environment

To be motivated in work and have a positive attitude, be energetic and enthusiastic

Demonstrable ability to work well within a team or autonomously

Ability to convey a professional and personable image in all communications

Respond positively to the needs of clients, management and other colleagues

Constantly maintain an upmost level of confidentiality and discretion with all information pertaining to the company

Compliance and support for all internal quality, safety and environmental management system requirements and to provide leadership by example

Actively promote and comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Adhere to Quality, HR and Financial policies and procedures

Competent IT skills

Special Conditions / Requirements

Flexibility in work hours may be necessary.