About the job
Working hours
Full Time
Location
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
The Role
Bambridge Lee are looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator with excellent commercial knowledge to join our fast growing team.
Bambridge Lee prides itself on customer retention and building long-standing relationships with clients which has enabled to grow rapidly into a well respected Electrical Contractor covering numerous markets. Our projects range from £5k to £3M and vary in both sector and electrical discipline so this is a varied and interesting role ideal for a proactive candidate. You will work closely and report directly to the company Directors to submit tenders and pricing documentation to clients.
The ideal candidate will require up-to-date knowledge of electrical regulations and standards and have an electrical qualification. The role requires excellent communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. In addition to estimating duties the successful applicant would work in unison with the wider project team to ensure best buy purchasing and valuations/variations are accurate and submitted on time. We are looking for a confident individual with vast knowledge of the electrical industry seeking to progress their career and make their mark within this progressive company.
Roles and Responsibilities
Production of quotes and tender documents
Following up quotes to secure jobs
Producing material lists and obtaining quotations from suppliers
Attend tender and site review meetings when required
Liaising with current and new clients
Ensuring tenders are prepared to a high standard
Managing deadlines
Developing relationships with clients, main contractors, designers and sub-contractors
Evaluating proposals
Requirements
ESSENTIAL
Proven experience as an electrical estimator (min 3 years on varied projects)
Experience of design and build projects
Electrical Qualifications
Interpretation of tender documents and able to produce take-offs
Good working knowledge of current electrical standards
Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.
PREFERRED
Experience using SimPro estimating software
Knowledge of Fire and Security
Knowledge of CAD
About You
You must be proactive in your approach to work with the ability to adapt and improve the business as we continue to grow. Be comfortable both working as part of a team and autonomously to achieve results to set deadlines.
About Us
Bambridge Lee are a trusted company specialising in a range of areas in the electrical industry including Electrical Installation, Warden-Call, Fire Systems, Security, CCTV, Safety and Access Control. We provide the complete solution from design, supply, installation and commissioning, through to management and maintenance of electrical systems.
Our customer base ranges from large national organisations to individual customers, but our principles remain the same throughout, ensuring a personable, professional and knowledgeable service that it suitable for all needs.
Based out of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, we operate across East Anglia, London and East of England.
Benefits
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Excellent Salary & Benefits Package
Company pension scheme.
On-site Parking
Sick Pay
Company Events
Casual Dress
Hybrid Working
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
Next steps
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please forward your CV in the first instance with a covering letter to Ross Fairley at Bambridge Lee on ross@bambridgelee.com.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please feel free to Contact Ross Fairley on 01487 253103.
Bambridge Lee is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.