Electrical Estimator

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Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?
Due to company growth/expansion Vital Energi Ltd are looking for an Electrical Estimator to join our team located at our head office in Blackburn or London office in Holborn EC1N.
This position would suit someone who is detail-oriented with proven experience in Electrical Installation, MEP sector or Renewable energy. Exceptional communication skills are essential, as the role requires collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and ensure bid accuracy.
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for managing the full estimating lifecycle, from interpreting project requirements to producing competitive and accurate bid submissions. You will collaborate closely with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure our proposals are both commercially sound and technically accurate. You will be working as part of a national team of Estimators which have a strong working relationship and may be required to attend site visits at various locations. Reporting into the Head of Estimating, you will be required to be career driven, passionate and wanting to achieve as an individual but also as a team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop comprehensive cost forecasts, factoring in labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.
* Conduct in-depth analysis of drawings, specifications, and project documentation to ensure accurate pricing.
* Manage the complete estimating process, from initial enquiry through to final tender submission.
* Fully appraise client or company requirements in relation to each estimate under your responsibility in order to ensure a complete understanding of the requirements.
* Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and dependable service.
* Compile internal tender summary documents or comparison documents for presentation adjudication to Head of Estimating.
* Prepare clear and structured tender handover documents and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating procedures and workflows.
The Company
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.
We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.
With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.
Skills/Experience:
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Experience with cost estimating within the MEP Sectors / Building services.
* Experience with Trimble Estimating software.
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
* Be able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Effective communication and negotiation skills within the Estimating team and colleagues across the business.
* Experienced in prime costing / procurement of various packages with the ability to perform accurate analysis of received quotations to ensure sufficiency of tenders.
* Knowledge on installation methods to enable costs accuracy at various levels of Riba stages.
The Package:
* Salary negotiable DOE
* Contributory Company Pension Scheme
* Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
* Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
* Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
* Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
* Discounted gym membership across the UK
* EV charging points where possible
Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you
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Location:
EC1N, Farringdon Without, Greater London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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