Electrical Estimator (building services)
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists)
We are working with a Devon based Electrical Contracting business who due to increased growth and success have the
following permanent role.
Required: Electrical Estimator
Employment: Permanent & full time
Location: South Devon (office based)
Salary: £50 – £60k
Additional benefits: car allowance, pension, potential for profit share.
Holidays: Initially 22 (+ 8 Bank Holidays), increasing to 25 days over 3 years.
Office hours: 7.30 – 5pm
The Role:
Receiving enquiries from clients
Completing an in-depth review of the enquiry extending to contractual, health and safety, logistical and technical aspects of the opportunity
Attending site meetings / surveys as required
Sending/receiving enquiries to/from suppliers & specialist sub-contractors
Preparing take-offs from drawings
Preparation of tender price
Presentation of tender to Directors for approval prior to submittal
Detailed tender submission
Post tender review meetings with clients
Detailed tender handover report to Project Delivery Team
Requirements:
You will ideally have worked as an Electrical Estimator on commercial and industrial construction projects. (The employer would also consider Project Managers that want to move into estimating)
A highly flexible attitude and willingness to deal with jobs of all types and sizes, typically ranging from £10k – £2m in value.
Experienced and happy to work on pre-designed or design and build opportunities
Proven experience and a strong understanding of contractual elements of projects
Commercially astute and willing to make decisions
A problem solver
Proficient with IT systems as the company have modern processes
Company/Employer:
A commercial/industrial Electrical Contractor, established for over 20years, employing over 50 staff. Working with numerous well-known Building Contractors across Devon and end clients (Healthcare & Education) as well as various retail works. The company offers design, project management and commercial installations.
How do I apply?
Respond to this advert or call our Bristol team on (phone number removed)
Who are 1st Step Solutions Ltd?
Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry. With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment – from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers.
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