Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Estimator on behalf of a leading Mechanical & Electrical design and build contractor based in Gloucestershire.

The company offer a complete end to end design and installation service for projects throughout the Uk, primarily within commercial and industrial projects such as hotel and leisure, healthcare, retail, distribution warehouses and education.

As the Senior Electrical Estimator, you will join the Pre-Construction team and report to the Contracts Director. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial projects and be both technically and commercially astute.

This is a permanent position based in Cirencester with the possibility of hybrid working.

Role Description

• Review of tender documentation including specifications and employer’s requirements, together with the preparation of timely and accurate pricing estimates, to include labour, materials, subcontract items, determining the type, quantity and cost of materials and fixtures needed for each project.
• Preparing tenders for internal adjudications.
• Vetting incoming tenders/offers from our supply chain and ensuring that the most viable offer is included within our submission.
• Arranging tender adjudication meetings and explaining to the attendees the project duration, costing approach and risks to the business.
• Continual review of project costs against tender costs and update of in-house costing software.
• Liaison with main contractors, clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and in-house design and construction departments.
• Ability to take project ownership whilst under support of the project Director and work both on their own and as part of a wider multi-discipline team.
• Proactive with the skills to assess better systems of work in order to advise and assist clients on systems that will save time and money.
• Commercially astute being able to identify and manage risk and to anticipate issues that may affect costs and address them proactively.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience in a similar position with an M&E contractor or in the M&E division of a main contractor. Experience in the commercial office and warehousing sector would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical Services Design and Cost elements and the ability to be able to estimate costs based on architectural drawings and specifications as a minimum.
• Ability to estimate costs and timescales accurately and work to meet tender return deadlines.
• Competent in the use of computers and data handling including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• General understanding of other MEP disciplines, BREEAM and Sustainability.
• An eye for detail and proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
• A team player with a high level of self-motivation and organisational ability.
• Analytical and methodical in approach to problem solving.

Note:- Apex Resourcing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency