Electrical Estimator (Major Projects)

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Newtownabbey
3 weeks ago
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Your new company One of Northern Ireland's leading M&E contractors is looking for a seasoned Electrical Estimator to become part of their commercial team. This company boasts a long-standing tradition of successfully delivering diverse projects across various sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, high-end residential, and industrial, throughout the UK. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the company's continued success and expansion. Your new role As part of the major projects teams, key duties will include: Assess bid requirements from tender documents, drawings, and specifications. Perform precise quantity take-offs and measurements from tender drawings. Produce tenders that are accurate, competitive, and compliant. Identify and evaluate risks associated with tender bids. Secure optimal prices from suppliers and subcontractors. Identify value engineering opportunities. Assist in the handover of successful bids to the Project Delivery Team. Prepare detailed schedule of rates documents. Cost variation works on ongoing projects for submission to the client/main contractor. What you'll need to succeed Essential A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, with a solid track record in all aspects of electrical installations. Excellent time management skills and capable of working under pressure. Good communication, leadership, motivational, and people skills. Proficient in MS Packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other relevant software. Desirable Qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Skilled in using Trimble (Amtech) Estimating Software or similar packages. Experience with specialist software tools such as Amtech, Autodesk products, and similar applications. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful M&E contractor, which offers the opportunity to work on high-profile and complex engineering projects in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be remunerated with a competitive salary with a combination of company benefits and opportunities for career progression. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Electrical Estimator Estimator Junior Electrical Estimator Trainee Electrical Estimator Benefits: Competitive Package

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