Electrical Estimator – Data Centres

Overview

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements.

This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Salary: £54,000 + Car Allowance

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Benefits:
Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

Location:

Eastleigh/ Sevenoaks

Job Purpose:

To form a key part of the Data Centre Electrical Estimating and Bid team with a key focus on project works. To ensure that all tenders submitted are technically correct with prime cost to ensure that on delivery they achieve expected margin. To ensure that all risks are known and identified pre-submission and that documentation is completed in line with company process and procedures.

• Participate in Tender Review Meetings. Prepare adjudication documents and ensure timely and consistent completion of estimates
• Examine tender documentation and advise Director prospects and alternative solutions
• Preparation of sub-contractors enquiries
• Ensure tenders are presented in a consistent manner to acceptable pricing levels, with due consideration given to risk and scope identification
• Assist in the preparation of Tender Documentation in conjunction with the Director
• Preparation of detailed take-offs and measurements from tender documentation for inputting onto computer estimating system / SMARTSHEET
• Preparation of adjudication and final submission information in accordance with the Company procedure and tender strategy
• Assist in the Review of Design & Contracts Documentation, support the preparation of a Project Risk Register and identify specific project clarifications
• Undertake the commercial/technical appraisal of suppliers and sub-contractors, with particular attention to completeness of package and interface risks
• Liaise with other Departments in relation to gathering data required for compilation of tenders and for the settlement of tenders
• Management of all processes (commercial, estimate, document preparation etc) from receipt of tender through to final submission
• Handover of contract to delivery teams
• Assistance with mobilisation where necessary
• Reporting on all current tenders and project status
• Identification of new business areas and targeting sales team
• Maintain company sales database of all tendered work
• Responsible for presenting financial and documents for adjudication prior to final submission
• Responsible for initial risk assessment on new bids
• Able to propose innovations for best cost bids (i.e. alternative bids)
• Ownership of all enquiries allocated from receipt to submission
• Responsible for monitoring of sales, enquiries and renewal figures
• Liaison with other members of the sales team to ensure best possible submissions

• Good IT skills and knowledge of all Microsoft packages
• Ability to challenge the norm
• Familiar with working with internal and external customers
• Ability to analyse enquiry documents and determine strategies for relevant responses
• Strong compliance awareness
• Good commercial awareness and ability to reword  best for business  contracts
• Good eye for detail…