Electrical Estimator

About the Company

About the Role

Responsibilities

• ● Develop detailed, accurate and fully evidenced electrical estimates based on drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• ● Ensure estimates reflect realistic construction risk, align with Glanua governance and adhere to relevant industry standards.
• ● Engage actively in design development to assess buildability, installation methods, material selection and opportunities for innovation.
• ● Provide early stage cost guidance during tendering to support optioneering and ensure optimum value for money.
• ● Ensure all risk management, commercial governance and approval procedures are followed and fully documented.
• ● Provide clear assumptions, exclusions and clarifications to support robust commercial decision making.
• ● Contribute to the development of Tender Preparation and Tender Construction programmes.
• ● Work with planning and discipline leads to prepare detailed staff schedules and resource plans that reflect delivery requirements.
• ● Work with buyers to develop procurement plans, identify suitable suppliers and subcontractors and negotiate commercial terms.
• ● Issue enquiries, evaluate quotations and secure competitive pricing for mechanical materials, equipment and subcontract services.
• ● Maintain an up to date understanding of sector developments, mechanical systems, installation methods and market trends.
• ● Apply this knowledge to strengthen tender competitiveness and ensure accuracy in cost modelling.
• ● Develop and refine financial models for framework submissions, including staff rate development and commercial scenario analysis.
• ● Support price fix reviews with clear justification of key mechanical cost drivers.
• ● Use Glanua's standardised cost coding system to support cost capture, project benchmarking and future estimating accuracy.
• ● Provide feedback to improve cost libraries, production rates and estimating methodologies.

Requirements

• ● Minimum of 5 years of experience in Estimating within the water, wastewater or related infrastructure sectors.
• ● Proven track record in developing accurate, competitive Electrical estimates for complex treatment plant projects.
• ● Experience working with UK water companies is strongly preferred.
• ● Advanced analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail.
• ● Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, treatment processes and installation methods.
• ● Proficiency in estimating software, digital take off tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• ● Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• ● Strong organisational ability with a proven capability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast paced tendering environment.

Nice to Have

• ● Experience working with UK water companies

Benefits

• ● The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• ● Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• ● 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• ● Competitive base salary.
• ● Access to EAP - 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

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