Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter who support ‘employers of choice’ across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.  We partner with a wide range of companies within the Industrial, Engineering and Office Support sectors, bringing excellent career opportunities to YOU!

We are currently recruiting for a Utilities Estimator, to join the team at our Engineering client, based in Sutton In Ashfield.

They are a well-established and market leading supplier of engineering solutions, specialising in the design and construction of metal fabrications, primarily to the water and energy sectors.

This is a permanent vacancy.

Salary details & package

• Competitive salary

• 8-4.30pm Monday to Friday

• 40 hours paid per week

• Healthcare

• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Annual leave ‘buy back’ scheme (up to 5 days per year)

• Employer pension contribution (4%)

• Performance bonus/incentives 

• Free Flu vaccinations​

• Food and drink discounts/free​ tea/coffee

• Cycle to work schemes​

• Retirement rundown scheme​

• Paid volunteer days​

• Financial advice service

• Advanced driving course (reduces car insurance costs)​

• Non work-related training subsidies

• Childcare vouchers​

• Management Training & Future Leaders Programme​ (ILM)

• Christmas savings club​

• Supermarket vouchers​

• Health and wellbeing workshops/gifts​

• Profit related pay​

• Armed Forces Covenant - Extended/Unpaid leave for reservists and cadet force volunteers

The Role – Utilities Estimator

You will report directly to the Pre Contract Director.

As a Utilities Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• To operate directly with customers, suppliers, internal Engineering, Fabrication production and sales teams to cost projects which meet customers' technical and commercial requirements

• You will produce accurate quotations that include margins, materials, labour and other associated costs including subcontracted elements

• Your proposals will include well written narrative on the technical aspects of the proposal, the key benefits of ECS and the technical aspects of the equipment selected

• Follow submission of proposals, and expect to proactively follow up client queries and make follow up enquiries to increase levels of customer interaction to secure orders

• Upon contract win, you will participate in a launch meeting with the project delivery staff to hand over the project, including a detailed breakdown of the successful bid, technical risks and opportunities and support the PM with follow up queries through the early stages of the project lifecycle

The Candidate

Essential:

• Able to write accurate and concise reports, proposals

• IT skills — excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft Projects

• Presentation skills — Your presentation skills will be assessed during selection

• Utilities Sector experience – previous experience of working in the Water Treatment industry is essential. Demonstrable experience in products such as pumps, screening, sewage treatment equipment and or aeration products.

Desirable:

• Level 5 Mechanical /Electrical or Civil Engineering qualification is desirable but can be overlooked with relevant site experience and a demonstrable knowledge of the products and processes

Do you feel you match the criteria? Contact us today!

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