FG - HV Electrical Estimator - Operations T&E NEW Freedom Group Posted today Competitive Leeds 4070

NG Bailey Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds seeks an experienced HV Estimator to lead tender preparations for HV Projects and maintenance estimations. Your role will involve managing timely project estimations, conducting site assessments, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates need knowledge in HV estimating, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and a full driving license. This position offers competitive salary, company car, and various flexible benefits.

Benefits

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV estimating with significant exposure to commercial tender documents.
• In-depth understanding of electrical construction project planning.
• Detailed knowledge of HV & LV switchgear and installations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders and quotations from specifications and drawings.
• Conduct site assessments and risk evaluations.
• Check accuracy of client tender documents.
• Liaise with suppliers for best quotations.

Skills

HV estimating

Tender preparation

Client specification assessment

Risk evaluation

Liaising with subcontractors

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Job description

HV Estimator – Leeds – Permanent – Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Freedom Network Service are currently recruiting for an experienced HV Projects/HV Maintenance Tendering Estimator to compile competitive HV Project/maintenance estimations in line with supplied documentation and current standards.

As a HV Estimator you will take the lead on tenders/enquiries and be responsible for managing and delivering accurate, tailored estimates in a timely efficient manner.

The HV Estimator is a key player in driving company growth by ensuring enquiries are dealt with efficiently whilst being competitively accurate and adhering to the client’s specification.

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of working on tenders of HV Projects and or maintenance contracts including ICP and IDNO connections up to 33kV. Typical tenders will incorporate HV equipment, construction, civils, ICP works, maintenance and design.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of tenders and quotations from client’s specifications and drawings within defined time periods.
• Make site assessments and evaluate any risks.
• Evaluations of options or alternatives.
• Responsible for the checking of accuracy and completeness of client’s tender documents.
• In conjunction with procurement, liaise with sub-contractors and suppliers to obtain the best available quotations.
• Adherence to company governance processes.
• Liaising with operational colleagues.
• Attend handover meetings where required and explain project scope, estimate, clarifications and assumptions.
• Attend post tender presentations with the client where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience of a role in HV estimating involving significant exposure to a wide range of specifications and commercial tender documents.
• A HNC or above in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or other relevant subjects.
• A proven track record in providing technical solutions and costing for an electrical and civil engineering environment.
• An understanding of the planning and sequencing of electrical construction projects.
• A detailed knowledge of HV & LV switchgear and installations.
• A full driving license.

Benefits

• Company Car/Car Allowance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.