Senior Electrical Estimator (Permanent)
Abbey Group Services is recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Estimator to join our well-respected and established team based in Shrivenham, close to Swindon. We are now recognized as the leading contractor in the area with an excellent order book and client base. Consistently achieving growth of 20 - 30% year on year, we are a forward-thinking business with extensive growth plans.
We typically operate within a 100-mile radius of our office. Work covers multiple disciplines, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, residential, and commercial sites. These vary from £10,000 to circa £500,000.
The Package:
Salary Up to £60,000 per annum (before tax and other deductions)
Car allowance
30 days holiday (including Bank holidays)
Excellent pension scheme
Long service benefits
Working hours 7:30am - 4:30pm or 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
Further development opportunities
The Role:
Receiving enquiries from clients
Completing an in-depth review of the enquiry extending to contractual, health and safety, logistical and technical aspects of the opportunity
Attending site meetings / surveys as required
Sending/receiving enquiries to/from suppliers & specialist sub-contractors
Preparing take-offs from drawings
Preparation of tender price
Presentation of tender to Director for approval prior to submittal
Detailed tender submission
Post tender review meetings with clients
Detailed tender handover report to Project Delivery Team
Assisting in the development of colleagues such as Administrators or Junior Estimators
Ownership of our established estimating package
Requirements:
You will previously have worked as an Electrical Estimator for a minimum of five years and be confident working on multiple projects of various sizes and types simultaneously however we would consider Project Managers that want to go into estimating.
A highly flexible attitude and willingness to deal with jobs of all types and sizes. This may include smaller works down to values of circa £10,000
Experienced and happy to work on pre-designed or design and build opportunities
Proven experience and a strong understanding of contractual elements of projects, including JCT and NEC
Commercially astute and willing to make decisions
Highly creative and able this think outside of the box
A problem solver
It is important that you have worked your way up from the tools and have previously worked as an electrician. A core understanding of the practical aspects of installation are important
Proficient with IT systems as the company have modern processes
Happy working to targets
You will live no more than a 40-minute commute from our office.
Abilities & Skills:
High attention to detail
Proven ability to deliver high quality work within strict time frames
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize own workload
Ability to work as part of a team
Capacity to work independently with limited supervision
A "can do" attitude with a strong work ethic and execution skills
Excellent team player
Willing to travel as required for client meetings and surveys
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent problem solver
Adaptive and resilient, responding positively to changes in deadlines and processes
Abbey Electrical are Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Swindon SN6 8TY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 5698
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