Electrical Estimator

We are currently looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our clients established and growing business. 

Electrical Estimator
Andover
£45,000 to £60,000 
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Permanent

Venatu Recruitment Group are working with the UK’s Leading Technical Experts in Standby Power, Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Combined Heat and Power Systems.

A thriving business, with over 40 years in the standby power and energy efficiency markets, they supply, install, hire and maintain critical power systems and associated equipment such as generators, UPS systems and switchgear. They have a strong family management structure, and high standards of performance and ethics. We have a mature financial position and trade from multiple locations around the  UK, and you would be part of a team of circa 100 staff. They have robust staff development policies and offer substantial opportunities for stable long-term employment.

What is in it for you?

• Company vehicle or Car Allowance:  £7000/pa
• Company Phone or Allowance: Yes - either
• Other Benefits: Cashplan Health benefit, bonus scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, 25 days holiday increasing through company loyalty program, relevant training
• Pension
• Yearly company events

What will the Electrical Estimator be doing?

• Estimating and designing a variety of Generator and UPS project from £100,000.00 and upwards.
• Cient facing meetings and site visits to support the Key Account Managers technically
• Liaising and working with the Key Account Managers, Technical/Design Team, and our supply chain
• Issuing RFI’s to clients on behalf of the Key Account Managers when required
•  Reading and understanding client specifications
• Estimating / costing projects from the client’s specification or Key Account Managers brief
• Ensuring the tender return deadlines set by the Key Account Manager are met
• Liaising with our supply chain to get project specific information and quotations
• Producing quotations that are spec compliant and ensuring we offer VE opportunities where possible whilst pointing out both opportunity and risk areas to the client and internal teams
• Writing of bid letters / tender responses as well as producing compliance documents
• Carrying out front end cost studies, designs and feasibility studies on behalf of the Key Account
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Producing of pricing tools / calculators
• Ensuring that the system wording is correct, up to date and technically compliant whilst being written in a client friendly way 

What we are looking for in the Electrical Estimator?

• Positive mental attitude
• Self-motivated, and trustworthy to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Accountable, honest, dedicated, determined and loyal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written presentation skills
• Happy to travel if required
• Minimum 3 years within the industry, or Estimating in a similar environment (Manufacturing, Engineer, Aerospace, Generators, UPS)
• Experience in one of the following areas - estimating high turnover capital projects in different industries; project management within an engineering industry or experience within mechanical or electrical commercial environments.
• Strong practical electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge IT skills, fluent with Outlook, Excel, & Word. 
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification is desired
• Able to read mechanical or electrical drawings

Does this sound like your next role?

If calling the office, please ask for James Shepherd

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