Electrical Estimator

4 months ago


Burnley, United Kingdom Quest Electrical Full time

Electrical Estimator

**Job Highlights**
- We’ve been in business over 32 years and have established a reputation as a high quality, serviced led industrial electrical contractor and electrical wholesaler.
- Reporting to the Technical Director you will work as an integral park of our commercial team to carry out electrical estimating working to NICEIC standards for our electrical contracting division.
- As part of working for QUEST Electrical and specifically for this role we offer Uncapped Bonus Scheme, Company Car, Laptop & Mobile phone.

**Job Requirements/Description**

**Location**: Burnley Based

**Salary**: Negotiable dependant on experience

**More specifically**:

- Preparing detailed and accurate electrical estimates for various projects.
- Carry our analysis of project plans, specifications and documentation to calculate time, cost, materials and labour estimates.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and colleagues to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve any issues.
- Review and evaluate cost estimates.
- Create and maintain an approved list of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors.
- Attend site visits and pre-tender meetings to gather essential information.
- Ensure all tenders are submitted accurately and on time.
- Work with contract and quality managers to handover won tenders and provide continued support throughout the project.

**What you'll need?**

To be successful in the role, we are looking for the following qualifications and work behaviours:

- Proven experience as an Electrical Estimator
- Exception knowledge of electrical systems and components.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints, schematics and technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Full UK driving licence

**Our Company and Benefits**

As part of working for QUEST Electrical and specifically for this role we offer:

- A Great Basic Salary
- Uncapped Bonus Scheme
- Company Car
- Laptop & Mobile phone
- 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme

We’ve been in business over 32 years and have established a reputation as a high quality, serviced led industrial electrical contractor and electrical wholesaler. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people to help us shape the future of electrical contracting and wholesale. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates and experienced professionals to come and help us stay one step ahead and build a high performing brand.

QUEST adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our customer sites and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

Pay: Up to £60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Electrical Estimating: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Gold JIB Card (required)

Work Location: In person