Estimator

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£30,000–£40,000

The Estimator position in Bromsgrove, with Pertemps Redditch Industrial, offers a salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum on a full-time, permanent basis. You will join a manufacturer of modular electrical power distribution systems, operating within their commercial function.

Your primary duty involves examining engineering drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams to formulate precise quotations for clients. Acting as a liaison between technical design and commercial delivery, you will collaborate with contractors, consultants, and internal departments.

This role suits a candidate with sound electrical knowledge who can interpret complex documentation and produce competitive proposals.

cost analysis
supplier liaison
bid preparation

Prior estimating experience within an electrical context is essential, alongside strong numeracy and communication skills.

Job Summary

The client are an established and successful manufacturer of modular electrical power distribution products. They are seeking an Electrical Estimator to join their commercial team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing engineering drawings, project specifications, and single-line diagrams to produce accurate, competitive cost estimates and commercial proposals for pre-fabricated, modular electrical power distribution products . You will bridge the gap between technical design and commercial viability, working closely with external electrical contractors, consulting engineers, and our internal production and sales teams to secure work projects.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, architectural layouts, and project specifications to determine system requirements.
Quantify the required lengths of modular conductor runs, joint packs, feed units, suspension brackets, and custom plug-in distribution boxes.
Factor in raw material costs manufacturing, labour and freight.
Formulate clear, accurate, and professional commercial bids and technical proposals tailored to client requirements.
Propose alternative modular configurations that reduce client costs or installation times while maintaining system integrity and margin.
Collaborate with the design engineering team for complex or bespoke configurations to ensure manufacturing feasibility.
Provide smooth project handovers to the project management and production teams upon contract award.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience as an estimator, ideally within an electrical manufacturing environment
Able to read technical drawings effectively
Strong mathematical skills with a knowledge of profit margins, markups, and contractual terms.
A strong work ethic and the ability to work on your own initiative.
Strong administrative skills and excellent IT skills
An understanding or the electrical or construction industry

The role is permanent. It is on Days Monday to Friday with some degree of flexibility. The company offer a very modern, spacious, friendly and supportive environment. Free on site parking, funded social events. The company is based in Bromsgrove so is commutable from Redditch, Worcester, Droitwich, Kidderminster, Birmingham, Solihull, Dudley.

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