Electrical Estimator

Cottam, Lancashire
Meridian Business Support
Electrical Estimator
Meridian are working with a well-established and reputable name in M&E across the UK. With multiple offices in various regions, their office near Preston offers M&E projects to clients in the North-west. These are predominantly commercial projects such as schools, offices, restaurant/bars, healthcare facilities etc. As they continue to win projects across the region, you’ll be joining a growing team to continue developing and expanding the company’s success across the North-west. If you’re looking to join a well-established M&E team with lots of upcoming work in an accessible location, then this opportunity is perfect for you:

Benefits include (but aren’t exclusive to):

• Starting salary DoE in the range of 60k – 70k p.a
• Immediate start available (subject to successful application process)
• Joining a growing team of 50+ employees, with a focus on developing existing client relationships and expanding on current projects
• Office-based role with flexible working as/when needed
• Working on regionalised contracts on various commercial and light industrial sites such as offices, schools, and leisure facilities
• 25-day holiday allowance (plus Bank Hols)
• Full Pension and SSP cover

Requirements for this role include:

• Full understanding of Electrical building services such as power & lighting units, cabling, containment, DB systems etc.
• Experience with Estimating, Pricing, and Pre-Construction phases of commercial and light industrial projects
• Experience with the full stages of commercial fit outs, such as 1st and 2nd fix and handover/commissioning stages
• Experience with pricing, discussing, and negotiating tenders including attending supply chain meetings
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Great numerical skills and ability to analyse quantitative data
• Computer-literate and proficient with Microsoft Office

Duties may include:

• Working with pre-construction and design teams to gauge equipment, material, and supply chain usage
• Assist with the production of accurate tenders, to meet client’s needs whilst remaining achievable and profitable
• Negotiate quotes and exchange data with clients and members of the supply chain. This will include estimating and analysing material costs, and working closely with other members of pre-construction and design teams
• Provide follow-up negotiations through discussions and meetings with clients
• Work closely with Pre-Construction Managers and other members of the Design and Delivery teams to ensure smooth and profitable project deliveries
• Help other managers to help secure work by working closely with clients and onsite contractors
• Work closely with other members of the Design and Delivery teams to ensure constant communications across the channels through all stages of the project

If you are looking for an opportunity at a growing M&E contractor based in Preston that work on various-sized commercial and industrial projects in the local region, then please apply directly to the advert or email your cards and CV to (url removed) for more information.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.