Electrical Estimator

Waterford
9 months ago
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REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience required as an Electrical estimator in the Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Power Generation, Oil & Gas industry preferable.
  • Salary negotiable depending on the experience of the candidate.
  • Position to start immediately.
  • Travel between Ireland and UK will be an essential part of the role - infrequent
    Specific Objectives:
  • Turning specifications and tender information into quotations.
  • Ensure that tender documents are correct and technically accurate
  • Timely preparation of and submission of electrical tenders
  • Attend site visits and client briefings
  • Work closely with clients and other colleagues to review tenders and handovers
  • Finalisation of all tender bids and to attend pre order meetings to secure contracts and hand over to Project Managers
  • Working to tight deadlines
  • Liaising with customers to review, interpret, and understand customer electrical specifications/requirements
  • Maintain electrical specification confirmations for all contracts, identifying and costing for upcharges and requesting concessions
  • Developing key relationships with supply chain and with customers / specifies.
    Skills Required
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as an Estimator or Electrical Engineer performing an Estimator role with well-established general contractor
  • Extensive knowledge in this type of work
  • Strong analytical, mathematical and general IT skills
  • Accurate & able to work alone
  • Experience of working under pressure
  • A proven track record

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