Electrical Estimator

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Estimator on a permanent position based in London.

Job Purpose:
A key role as an Electrical Estimator undertaking all aspects of Estimating with a vast skillset and knowledge of estimating software, whilst working within a structured estimating department being able to produce tenders to a very high standard.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Electrical Estimating Manager and fellow estimators as part of a structured team.
• Reading and understanding the employer's requirements for each and every individual Project.
• Reading and understanding engineering specifications as well as gaining a knowledge of the project scope.
• Being able to measure accurately by taking off quantities from engineering drawings.
• The transposing of data into an electronic estimating software programme Amtech (Estimation)
• Work alongside other members of the department in all estimating aspects.
• Being able to send out enquiries and analyse quotations accurately.
• Making sure bids are technical correct and fully compliant.
• Build precise structured bid clarifications.
• Be able to communicate and present well when required.
• Good time management skills are essential to be able to work to strict deadlines.
• Attend site surveys, client meetings and handover meetings.
• Build Internal / External Relationships.
• professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Be able to work under pressure.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience of working within the building services industry across a number of sectors.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical services.
• Knowledge or experience of either the construction, engineering, estimating or similar businesses (Desirable)
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Competency with estimating software (Trimble Contract Master).
• Reliable and professional attitude towards work.
• Flexible and methodical approach to work.
• Data centre (DC) experience in UK and/or Europe – Shell & Core projects up to 20mil – DC 50m to 100m projects. 

Attributes and Skills:

• Comfortable working in a team.
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines.
• Multitask and manage the many priorities within the tendering process.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• Communication professionally at all levels, internally and with clients.

• Collaboration with other departments/teams within company.
• Good organisational skills and able to manage workloads.
• High levels of literacy and numeracy.
• Receptive and adaptable to change.

• Mentoring and support of other team members

Qualifications:

• City and Guilds or Advance Craft Certificate (or equivalent to NVQ).
• National Certificate — ONC, HNC, HND.
• Engineering degree (Desirable).

• Member of recognised professional body (Desirable)

On offer:

• Competitive salary
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme
• Private healthcare (individual) option once probation is passed
• Life insurance (15,000 during probation, 3x salary after probation)
• Sick pay - after successful completion of the probation period – 50 days' full pay and 50 days’ half pay.
• Profit Share
• Season Ticket Loan (after probation)
• Holiday entitlement is 23 days, plus bank holidays, increases to 26 days after 1 year, then to 31 days after 5 years.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Subsidised restaurant.