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Technical Estimator - Electrical Power Distribution Boards - Berkshire, UK

(Basic salary: up to £50,000 per annum)

(CANDIDATES FOR THIS ROLE MUST BE ALREADY BASED WITHIN COMMUTING DISTANCE OF READING / BRACKNELL / CAMBERLEY OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE AT SHORT NOTICE)

A new vacancy for an experienced Technical Estimator / Tendering Specialist with new fast-growing division of leading UK electrical solutions provider.

Key candidate requirements:

You will need to be experienced in Electrical Estimating/Tendering (minimum 5yrs experience) working within the Electrical Services sector.
Technical understanding of SWITCHGEAR and POWER DISTRIBUTION BOARDS.
Experience estimating for these types of products.
Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent negotiating skills.
Good computer skills, including Word and Excel, AutoCAD (further training can be provided).
Effective communication both verbal and written.
Efficient, accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters.Main responsibilities:

Tender pricing - respond to tender queries, prepare and submit competitive tender packages and quotations in accordance with the clients' requirements.
Job costing - calculate the price of time, labour and materials for logistics for these submissions.
Managing and assisting with the preparation of pre-qualification questionnaires for tenders.
Prioritise, manage own workflow and maintain accurate record of tenders submitted.
Arrange supplier documents to ensure accuracy and competitiveness of estimate.
Determine contractual, technical and operational risks and to find opportunities to minimise risk and maximise gross profit