Overview

Electrical Estimator

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Minimum Experience: Mid-level

Salary: £35,000 to £47,000

Trilogic Recruitment are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our client’s vastly growing Estimations team.

About the role:

In this role, you will tender 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.

Our client is seeking a self-starter who is looking to progress their career and learn new skills in a fun, supportive yet fast-paced environment.

You will:

Be proficient in the use of productivity and collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.

Have excellent communication, including ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team.

Have excellent attention to detail i.e. the ability to produce high quality proposals with minimal supervision.

Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Have a desire to mentor, train and manage new team members as the business grows.
Key responsibilities will include:  

Preparation of tenders up to 11kV voltage.

Providing quotations and tenders new connection works and turnkey projects utilising Our client’s in-house teams and supply chain.

Key account management for new and existing customers including, top level review with the clients, managing the flow of enquiries.

Talking to manufacturers to develop partnerships for a turnkey solutions.

Following up quotations and bringing feedback to the tendering and sales team for unsuccessful quotations.

Attend site surveys, or tender interviews as necessary.

Establishing key aspects associated with client requirements, providing quotations, liaising with internal departments and submitting final overview of project ability to the client.

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. Follow all company procedures for enquiry and tender handling.

Draft commentary regarding exclusions and clarifications associated with the return offer.

Working with SimPro and other business systems to follow company processes and maintain data integrity.

Assist in creation / management or processes for the estimation team.
Benefits

Flexible working -Swindon Based head office

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Various training and development opportunities ensuring you are set up for success.

Pension with a 5% employer contribution.

Life Assurance scheme for up to 4 x your salary.

Optional Private Medical scheme.

Company Scheme- cashback and discounts on hundreds of stores, wellbeing advice and guidance and much more