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Job Title:  Estimator - ICP

Location: Manchester

Salary:  £40,000 - £50,000 + Package

The Client

Our client are a dynamic, rapidly growing Independent Connection Provider (ICP) that's bringing a fresh approach to electrical connections and maintenance.  They are at the forefront of innovation, committed to delivering exceptional service and creating value for our clients.

As an award-winning Company, they pride themselves on their friendly culture, flexible working and comprehensive benefits that supports the well-being and development of their employeesThey are continuing to expand as a business and the role of the Electrical Estimator will be integral to the team.

The Role of Electrical Estimator

You will be tendering new business across the UK with a key focus on building long-term relationships with new and existing customers whilst overseeing the quotation and tendering process through to design. 

You will be preparing tenders ranging from 11kV voltage to 33kV as they continue to expand.

Main responsibilities of the Electrical Estimator

Oversee projects to ensure costs remain in line with forecasts
Responsible for providing quotations and tenders for new connection works and turnkey projects utilising our in-house teams and supply chain
Support visits to prospective client sites
Draw up assessments of how much it will cost to provide the ICP services
Provide recommendations for reducing costs
Build and manage key relationships with new and existing customers including, top-level review with the clients, managing the flow of enquiries
Compile bids for work
Work with manufacturers to develop partnerships for a turnkey solution
Calculate the cost of materials, transport, labour and equipment hire
Obtain quotes for all predicted requirements from sub-contractors and suppliers
Set appropriate costs for labour
Follow up quotations and share feedback with the tendering and sales team for unsuccessful quotations
Collate detailed price lists of everything needed on each construction project and produce a cost summary
Clarify the client's needs and expectations
Read blueprints and take measurements
Assess and adhere to all risk assessments and health and safety requirements
Keep up to date with inflation, exchange rates and projected timescale costs
Make visits to proposed construction sites
Present bids to clients and answer their questions
Complete work quality submissions
Will evaluate supplier and subcontract returns to ensure compliance with the tender specification/documentation
Accurately undertake any necessary take-offs of drawings and schedules and perform data entry into the estimating software selected by the business

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Proven experience in an estimator role
Proficient user of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other appropriate software packages
Proven experience of establishing key aspects associated with client requirements, providing quotations, liaising with internal departments and submitting final overview of project ability to the client
Proven experience of establishing strategic and operational partnerships
Proven experience within the Construction or Electrical industry
Proven experience of working within the ICP industry is desirable
Experience of tendering for O&M contracts and private networks
Full Driving Licence
Experience of tendering for O&M contracts and private networks is desirable

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