E & I Estimator

E&I Estimator

Our Client is one of the UK's largest Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) contractors with a product/service portfolio ranging from M&E LV, HV, Instrumentation, Street Lighting, Facilities Management through to Combined Heat and Power solutions across the UK. We work across all divisions with this Client & are happy to be looking for an E & I Estimator to join the group in Southampton & service the surrounding areas too. As an Estimator you'll play a key role in providing the means to grow our Electrical & Instrumental business across the Southampton and surrounding areas.

Salary: Up to £42,800 plus Car or Allowance, Plus Excellent Benefits (highlights below)

Working Pattern: Permanent / Full Time Hours

In addition to this great remuneration package - you will receive a range of features & benefits too.

• Generous holiday allowance (you can even buy additional holidays)
• Great share plans
• Group Pension Plan
• One day paid volunteering
• Tailored internal development opportunities

Your role as E & I Estimator:

As an Estimator you'll play a key role in providing the means to grow the Electrical & Instrumental business for Southampton & surrounding area of the UK.

You'll be responsible for:

• developing cost models/plans,
• submitting accurate estimates and managing bids for design and build projects,
• developing and delivering effective and competitive quotations for new works requests
• responsibilities will include estimating costs, prices and producing quotations for customers
• On larger project bids, you may also be required to co-ordinate and lead a team to ensure bid completion to schedule and standards.

What do you need to succeed as an E & I Estimator?

Business Knowledge

• sound electrical/mechanical/site specific knowledge
• must have good knowledge of instrumentation
• must have excellent knowledge of the E&I supply chain
• commercial acumen
• knowledge of key contracts and customer/client base
• awareness of SSE's activities and objectives

Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• completed a craft apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
• developed competence to the level of BTEC or equivalent technical training and experience
• excellent maths and IT skills
• knowledge of contractual requirements, terms and conditions
• good understanding of technical drawings
• good understanding of technical requirements to complete works
• ability to "take off" quantities from drawings or bill of quantities
• preparation of Schedule of Rates
• understanding of the importance of client and data confidentiality
• assessing the levels of risk on a project

Want to know more, then give me a call or click apply now:

Jayne 07484044731