Electrical Estimator

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Job description

Our client, a regional power and communications utilities company is looking for an Electrical Estimator to produce detailed pricing of HV & EHV civil & cable Installations from client scope and specifications, including labour, plant, equipment, materials and sub-contract requirements during tendering and bidding. Reporting to the Bid Manager or Senior Estimator, this will be achieved by reviewing tender documents, interpreting requirements, and working with colleagues to develop the bid strategy.

The role:
• Identify and anticipate potential risks
• Liaise with street works department (providing route details) to obtain Gazetteer information & Local Authority restrictions
• Liaise with procurement to obtain aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plastic product, and subcontractor pricing
• Prepare bespoke & or Excel cost models from first principles for use when estimating, budgeting, and forecasting. Keep cost models up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract, plant, and material resources
• Liaise with the Project and Delivery Managers to determine outputs, programme, resource, approach to pricing of schemes including site surveys if or where required
• Tender Submissions to include preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for tenders, prepare subcontract tender enquiries & evaluation subcontract responses
• Final bid review and sign off with Divisional Director / Senior Managers prior to submission of bid
• All pre and post tender commercial activities, including attending post tender reviews and or BAFO meetings
• Tender handover for successful tender to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing

You:
• Methodical way of thinking
• Good knowledge of civil engineering in particular utility contracting
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• The ability to absorb complex information and assess requirements
• Computer literate with MS Excel & Word, also preferred but not essential MS Project
• Trustworthiness and discretion when handling confidential information
• Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team
• Degree in estimating or equivalent or relevant experience in similar utilities position
• Competent in use of MS Word & Excel

The salary banding is indicative and dependent on experience. Details on the full package are to be discussed during shortlisting