Junior Electrical Estimator
1 day ago
Nottingham
Express Recruitment is on the lookout for a Junior Electrical Estimator to join our well-established and diverse client, who provide specialist maintenance, installation and facilities services across a broad range of industry sectors including Industrial, Leisure, Commercial & Residential. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning how to produce detailed estimates, bids and tenders for a wide range of Commercial & Industrial electrical design & build services. In return, you can expect to receive a fantastic starting salary of up to £40,000 D.O.E. alongside significant opportunities for career progression, due to the growing nature of the business. Mostly, this is an office-based opportunity, although there will be requirements to attend customer sites to help produce accurate estimations and cost breakdowns. Roles & Responsibilities • Produce accurate quotations and cost breakdowns for clients, • Interpret clients’ requirements accurately, • Analyse and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitiveness and accuracy, • Assist in value engineering efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality, • Prepare and present estimates, proposals and bid packages to clients, • Liaise with the wider Estimating and Bids team to maximise quality of work, • Liaise with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure relevant materials are stocked, • Prioritise heavy workloads to ensure that clients deadlines are met, • Prepare bill of materials and quotations from client specifications, • Attend pre-bid meetings, cost reviews and tender review meetings Skills & Qualifications • Experience within the Commercial Electrical and Building Services sector, • Foundation knowledge of electrical codes, regulations and safety standards, • IT proficient, including Microsoft Office packages, estimating software and AutoCAD, • Ability to read and interpret CAD diagrams, construction drawings and schematics, • Effective written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work towards tight deadlines, • Full UK driving license About Express Recruitment Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you. Vacancy Summary Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:30pm) Salary: up to c£40,000 per annum D.O.E. Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.