Position: Utilities Estimator

Location: Midlands

Salary: >£30k-£35k

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Utilities Estimator to join our client who is a leading turnkey engineering firm. The Utilities Estimator will be reporting to the Pre Contract Director.

The Utilities Estimator will be responsible for:

• Ability to extract information from client enquiry documentation and internal and external stakeholders and translate their technical language into persuasive business writing with a clear sales agenda.
• Liaise with other departments and our supply chain to gather all the necessary information to write compelling bid responses; for example, working with the projects team to determine the specific technical requirements and our supply chain to determine the best possible lead-in times.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Water Utility industry and assets
• Ability to effectively inform, involve and influence others will help you manage your proposals well. A good communicator, you will share relevant information with target audience in a clear, logical and constructive way.
• You are expected to manage a wide range of estimates and tasks, running multiple enquiry responses concurrently. You will be required to display strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks to meet schedules
• Working in a deadline driven environment

Qualifications / requirements:

• 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
• Good writing and editing skills. Able to write accurate and concise reports, proposals.
• IT skills — excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project.
• Presentation skills — Your presentation skills will be assessed during selection
• Utilities Sector experience – previous experience of working in the Water Treatment industry will be an essential.
• Demonstrable experience in products such as pumps, screening, sewage treatment equipment and or aeration products will be beneficial

Benefits offered

• Salary – to be negotiated depending on experience
• Contract type – Permanent​
• 33 days holiday (including Public Holidays)​
• Professional development initiatives through our Academy​
• New employee finder’s fee/refer a friend (£500)​
• Electric vehicle charging​
• Emotional assistance programs (mental and emotional wellbeing)​
• Free parking​
• Free tea/coffee​
• Company workwear​
• Company Events