Electrical Estimator

Ipswich
4 weeks ago
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Electrical Estimator (M&E)
Ipswich
£60,000-£65,000 + package + bonuses

Jark Cambridge are proud to be exclusively representing one of East Anglia’s most respected M&E / Building Services firm. Established over 20 years ago, our client are true pioneers within the building services industry with a rich history of delivering prestigious projects ranging from Offices, Education, Arts & Leisure, Healthcare, Warehouses, Retail and Pharmaceutical.

About the role:

Our Client are looking to expand their in-house Estimating division by employing a skilled Electrical Estimator with a proven track record in estimating large Commercial & Industrial projects, ranging from £500k-£6.5million. In this role you will need to be responsible for analysing project requirements, preparing detailed cost estimates and evaluating quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.

• Bid management: Review bid documents, drawings and specifications to analyse the project scope and requirements.
• Subcontractor/suppliers: Evaluate quotations to ensure cost certainty in-line with projects scope/requirements.
• Estimate preparation: Supplying detailed costing estimates for all aspects of the project for review/analysis before submissions.
• Risk analysis: Assess project risks through scope of works, providing alternative design ideas and potential value engineering exercises.
• Collaboration: Project collaboration with office project managers and site teams, ensure costs are correct and projects are in-line with pricing.

We’re ideally looking for someone with the following;

• Experience of 3-5 years in Electrical estimating.
• Attention to detail and strong independence skills.
• Proven track record of tendering for large Electrical contracts up to £6.5million.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal skills.

In we return our client are offering:

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE.
• Clear career progression into an Estimating manager position.
• 25 days holiday.
• Fuel allowance expenses for any visits.
• Team building activities throughout the year.
• Company pension.

Please contact Luca on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to discuss the role in more detail.

Skills Required

Estimating
Estimator
Tendering
Quotations

Keywords
Estimating
Estimation
Construction
Electrical
M&E
Building Services

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