Electrical Estimator Job Description

Electrical Estimator Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Electrical Estimator to join our team.

Preparing tender documentation;
Review of drawings and carry out electrical take-off;
Use of Amtech design software favourable;
Ability to undertaking draft Electrical Design from pre-tender design & build information to create a project estimate and draft drawings;
Attending Pre tender meetings to talk through estimate and cost breakdown;
Use of Vixen Causeway Estimating software favourable;
Plan workload and deliver to deadlines;
Use of Microsoft Excel;
Verify Wholesalers/Subcontractors quotes and making sure they meet the requirements of the project;
Respond to and manage enquiries relating to the above;
Interpretation of specification/Drawings to project needs;
Following up sales leads;
Work closely with the Rail Operations Director to appropriately direct resources and effectively plan for future requirements;
Dealing with Design and Build Tenders/Estimates;
Preparing of Tender/Estimate.

Any training in electrical engineering (desirable);
Awareness of, or trained on the 18th edition of the Electrical Wiring Regulations – BS7671;
Awareness of, or trained on BS5839 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems (desirable);
Working knowledge of SEC Cyper estimating package or similar (desirable);
Experience building strong customer and consultant relationships;
At least two years’ experience as an electrical estimator and/or qualified electrician;
Flexibility to travel between customer and consultant sites;
Full clean driving licence;
Excellent numeracy skills;
Ability to work to deadlines;
HNC in electrical engineering or NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in electrotechnical services or similar (desirable);
Awareness of, or trained on BS5266 – Emergency lighting (desirable);
Excellent organisational and time management skills;
Excellent communication skills;
Experienced Electrical Estimator with experience within the building services industry using estimating software.