Senior Electrical Estimator

RGB Recruitment • Permanent / Full-time • Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, GB • £50,000 - £60,000 / year • 2w ago

Building Services Senior Electrical Estimator Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire Job Type: Full-time, permanent – office based with the potential for hybrid working Salary: Negotiable – dependent on experience Benefits:

Performance bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

About the role An established Mechanical and Electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Services Estimator to join its Pre-Construction team based in Cirencester. The role would suit a commercially aware estimator with strong technical knowledge of building services and experience delivering estimates across a range of commercial projects. You will work closely with senior management and contribute to the successful delivery of competitive and well-considered tenders. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, key responsibilities will include: Key responsibilities

Reviewing tender documentation including specifications and employer’s requirements
Preparing accurate and timely cost estimates covering labour, materials and subcontract packages
Producing tenders for internal adjudication
Assessing and vetting supplier and subcontractor quotations to ensure best value is achieved
Attending and leading tender adjudication meetings, presenting programme, pricing strategy and commercial risk
Monitoring and reviewing project costs against tender allowances
Maintaining and updating in-house costing and estimating software
Liaising with main contractors, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal design and delivery teams

Skills and behaviours

Commercially astute, with the ability to identify, manage and mitigate risk
Strong attention to detail and able to work to tight deadlines
Proactive approach, with the ability to advise on alternative systems and cost-saving solutions
Capable of taking ownership of projects while working closely with senior leadership
Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Clear communicator with a positive and professional attitude

Experience and qualifications

Proven experience in a similar estimating role within an M&E contractor or main contractor environment
Strong understanding of building services pricing, design and delivery
Ability to prepare estimates from drawings and specifications as a minimum
Experience within commercial, office or warehousing projects would be advantageous
Confident in estimating costs and programmes to meet tender deadlines
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent numerical, analytical and written skills
General understanding of other MEP disciplines, BREEAM and sustainability principles

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