Description

Tier 1 contracting business which delivers expert cabling, substation and fibre network construction services to DNOs, IDNOs and fibre companies across the South East of England.

Established around 25 years ago, the team now consists of around 250 full time colleagues. They hugely value health & safety having been awarded RoSPA Gold each year for the past 5 years.

As an Electrical Estimator with a detailed understanding of HV civil and cabling projects, you will be responsible for the timely production of detailed pricing of schemes up to 132kV in the public highway.

Responsibilities:

• To review all bids in order to determine whether the enquiry is core business, within strategy, within risk profile, geographical preference and obtain agreement of bid. 
• Once the bid has been confirmed, working with the Bid Coordinator and to issue the supporting team a task matrix including individual roles within the bid process. You’ll then need to monitor this process to ensure all actions are completed within the time frame and to exemplary standards. 
• Attending client pre and post tender meetings. 
• Preparing cost models from the start to be used when estimating, budgeting and forecasting and keeping them up to date with current rates from labour, subcontract plant and material resources. 
• Communicating with bid team members and delivery managers to determine outputs, programming, resourcing and approach to pricing of schemes. 
• Preparing, negotiating and analysing costs for tenders and reviewing terms and conditions. 
• Preparing subcontractor tender packages and evaluating their responses. 
• Attending post tender reviews, BAFO meetings and bid presenting to clients. 
• Tender handover to delivery team & QS as part of Project Pre-Start meeting, provide detailed build up to rates and pricing. 
• Final bid review and sign off with directors. 

Requirements:

• Degree in estimating or equivalent /  5 years+ experience in similar utilities position
• Methodical way of thinking
• Good financial and numeracy management skills
• Computer literate with MS Excel & Word, also preferred but not essential MS Project

Rewards:

• Salary of up to £55,000
• Company vehicle
• Private medical health care
• Pension up to 9% employer contribution
• 10% annual bonus

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here