Electrical Estimator - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Quarsh

Quarsh
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Are you looking for an inspiring new role? A job you can feel passionate about, which sparks your creativity and challenges you in the best way possible?


Have you previously worked as an Electrical Estimator in construction / fit-out estimating?If this description fits you like the proverbial glove, read on....


Job Profile:

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator who can estimate large commercial office fit out tenders and opportunities.

If you've got drive, enthusiasm, personality, an enquiring mind, plus proven experience in a similar role, then we're listening


This role is key to the company's future development and success in delivering a continuous flow of new business and identifying future opportunities in both competitive tendering and design & build projects.


Key Responsibilities:


  • This is a handson role with the responsibility for the production of Electrical tenders for our inhouse team & subcontractors.
  • Producing Detailed Tender Bid's.
  • Producing Bill of Quantities.
  • Producing Technical documents in support of Tender Bid's.
  • Assess tender documents to ensure sufficient information available to prepare tender, send out RFIs where required.
  • Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and assessment of quotations upon return.
  • Arrange and coordinate site inspections/surveys.
  • Manage and respond to tender enquiries.
  • Review enquiries and prepare takeoffs from drawings.
  • Liaise with suppliers to obtain competitive quotes.
  • The role requires a solid understanding of Electrical estimating and previous experience in the construction industry, ideally as an estimator in a similar role.
  • Established background in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Project & Bid Management.
  • Understand and interpret detailed technical works scope documentation, Identify, quantify and mitigate areas of commercial risk.
  • The ability to plan workload for themselves with others to ensure delivery to client deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the internal and external clients.
  • Updating of Senior Management Weekly on current tenders.

Skills Required:


  • Strong understanding of construction processes.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines and multitask.
  • Proficiency with MS Word & Excel.
  • Experience of Simpro software would be an advantage, though not essential as training will be provided.
  • Experience on Trimble software would be an advantage, though not essential as training will be provided.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Dedicated, wellorganised and reliable.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About Us.
It's probably time to tell you a little about us.

Founded more than 30 years ago, COEL is a leading commercial office design and fit out company based in Cambridge.


We have expertise in delivering exceptional workspaces, with specialist teams that cover every aspect of the process, from interior design to decorating, project management to plumbing.

Quite simply, we exist to make working lives better


There's little chance of a dull moment working at COEL as we offer a dynamic and professional environment, collaborating with an array of brilliant clients, including well-known organisations across the private and public sector.


Though we are a large, ever-evolving company, lucky enough to work on a wealth of fascinating and challenging projects, we are by no means a faceless corporate, and care very much for our staff.


Family-friendly, we see our employees as people, not numbers, so you never need to feel like a small cog in a big wheel.


We are also a company with a conscience so are committed to giving back to the community and being as sustainable as possible in our practices.


If you join us, you'll benefit from a team of supportive colleagues within a forward-thinking business that will nurture and progress your talent.

Our mission is to create spaces that improve productivity and promote happier and healthier lifestyles. Is it time to improve your life by joining our team?


Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free office fruit.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Great transport links close to Cambridge North Station and the guided busway.
  • Regular social events.
  • Friday afternoon office drinks.
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