Electrical Estimator

**Job Title: Electrical Estimator**

Main Office Location: Omagh / Monaghan
- but may require travel to sites and other company locations

Hours of Work: 40 Hours

**MDE Company History**

MDE was founded in 1990; our philosophy of excellence in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering has been part of our success in sustaining growth. The values, principles and practices put in place back then remain the cornerstones of how we do business today.

This is a challenging but rewarding role which provides an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Estimator to develop their career in a company which is growing at a phenomenal rate.

This is a full-time, permanent role and will require a considerable degree of commitment, flexibility and adaptability on the part of the post holder.

**The Role**

As the Electrical Estimator within the business, you will be working on a broad range of new build and refurbishment electrical engineering projects across the UK & Ireland. Industries include commercial & industrial, retail, wastewater treatment, healthcare and education. You will manage the Estimating Department and cost control alongside producing reports, planning, and managing projects.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Full management of Estimating Department.
- Work closely with Contracts Managers and Procurement Team to ensure projects are tendered effectively and delivered on time and within budget.
- Responsible for winning new tenders and bringing new projects to the business.
- Present design plans to the project team using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Effectively undertake Tender Enquiry activities in line with Company Processes, including commercial/technical aspects while maintaining non-collusive policy at all times.
- Ascertain the risks present on each individual project and record/manage via the risk register.
- Provide technical guidance, advice and bid support including involvement with tender programmes and methodologies.
- Attend site visits where applicable to ascertain tender requirements.
- Developing & maintaining good relationships with industry networks & clients.
- Assist with the development of O&M Manuals.

**Qualifications**:

- Applicants should come from an electrical background, ideally a Qualified Electrician or holding an Electrical Engineering Degree.

**Skills, Competencies and Other Qualities**:

- Have proven experience with Trimble estimating & costing systems
- Applicants should be experienced in the use of Autocad & Revit.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers in order to secure competitive prices.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of competency in the use of MS Office packages.
- Good verbal, written and numerical skills.
- Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in a demanding environment.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent decision-making skills.
- Team player with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

**What we offer**:

- Full time employment.
- Career Progression & development opportunities.
- Salary
- Subject to experience.
- **The job requires a considerable degree of commitment, flexibility and adaptability on the part of the jobholder to meet work deadlines.**_

**MDE Installations - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy**

MDE Installations provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, race, ethnic origin, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religious belief or political opinion, age, gender reassignment or sexual orientation and all other grounds protected by legislation.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
taking additional covid measures as necessary to protect employees and clients

Reference ID: MDE102221