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Our client is one of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors, working nationwide on iconic projects and frameworks. Due to continual growth and successfully winning a number of new frameworks and projects, our client is looking to recruit a Senior Estimator from an E&P (Electrification & Plant and Power Supply Upgrades) background to join their established Preconstruction & Bid team. As the successful candidate, you will be crucial to the success of our bid teams and ultimately our projects, as you will be responsible for accurately pricing work from first principles, and working with the preconstruction and wider delivery team to create industry leading bids. You will be from a railway industry background, with experience pricing and previously delivering E&P tenders and work (including: HV Switchgear & Feeder Cable renewals, DC Switchgear renewals, DC & HV Protection Installations, DNO Supply, DNO Supply Installations, Station lighting and rewires, Depot Protection Installations, Earthing Renewals, Conductor Rail Renewals, ETE Installations, Signal Power Supply Installations). Estimator - Electrification and Plant (E&P) roles and responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Estimating and working alongside the wider pre-construction team, you will have experience in pricing works from 1st principles, possessing a sound knowledge of Electrification & Plant construction techniques, outputs and resources. You will develop and manage cost estimates that align with tender documentation and project / framework requirements. Work with Preconstruction team to produce budgets, cost plans, and design to cost budgets. Be responsible for producing and delivering accurate cost estimates, tender summaries, and costed risk registers. Comfortable presenting cost estimates at internal and external meetings. Able to provide support on other frameworks, projects and tenders as required. Estimator - Electrification and Plant (E&P) requirements: Engineering background and degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar qualification and relevant experience. 5+ years' railway experience as an Engineer on site &/or Estimating experience working on Power Supply upgrades, and Electrification and Plant (E&P) Renewals. Previous site, commercial or estimating experience of Network Rail projects. Conversant with different types of Estimating Software and generally strong IT Skills. Experience in pricing works from 1st principles and able to read drawings. Awareness of current construction technologies and methods and how these impact on outputs and costs. Understanding of engineering resources, their costs and outputs and how these translate to the overall project cost. Understanding the significance of project constraints on cost of delivery. Knowledge of risk management procedures and how these impact on cost estimates. Commercial acumen and contractual awareness. Ability to take off quantities from drawings. Ability to liaise with internal and external customers. Estimator - Electrification and Plant (E&P) Benefits: Flexibility to work from home remotely. Work for a leading Principal Contractor within the UK infrastructure market. Excellent training, support and opportunity to progress your career will be provided. Competitive salary and car or car allowance. A competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, and Life Assurance cover. 25 days Annual Leave and your birthday off. Immediate role.

Your new company A leading engineering and infrastructure business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior MEICA Estimator to support the development of technically sound and commercially competitive solutions across a range of water industry projects. This is an opportunity to join a growing team delivering complex mechanical and electrical installations within the UK water sector, working closely with operational, commercial and design teams during the pre-construction phase. Your new role As a Senior MEICA Estimator, you will be responsible for developing tender submissions, estimates and technical proposals for water and wastewater projects. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing accurate MEICA estimates and tender submissions Reviewing specifications, drawings and client requirements Identifying project risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions Obtaining and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations Producing budget costs, target costs and detailed estimates Collaborating with commercial, design and delivery teams Supporting bid strategy and pre-construction activities Ensuring submissions are completed to a high standard and within deadlines What you'll need to succeed To be considered, applicants must have: Previous experience as a MEICA Proposals Engineer, MEICA Estimator, Electrical Estimator, Mechanical Estimator or Senior Estimator Demonstrable water industry experience within clean water, wastewater, water treatment or water infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of MEICA systems and assets Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and scopes of work Experience producing estimates and tenders for engineering or infrastructure projects Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Candidates must possess MEICA and water sector experience. What you'll get in return Competitive day rate Remote working (Occasional Travel) Exposure to a varied portfolio of water industry projects Long-Term Freelance Role Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to play a key role in securing major engineering projects across the UK water sector What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Electrical Estimator Opportunity - Fully Remote - Excellent Salary & Benefits Package MK Search are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected M&E contractor who are continuing to experience significant growth following the award of multiple prestigious projects across the UK. Due to an expanding workload, they are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Estimator to strengthen their commercial and pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging projects within the life sciences, data centre, commercial and industrial/warehouse sectors. Working as part of a collaborative team of experienced estimators and commercial professionals, you will play a key role in securing high-value projects while benefiting from fully remote working, excellent career development and a market-leading salary and package. Responsibilities: Prepare detailed electrical estimates and cost plans for tender submissions. Review drawings, specifications and employer's requirements. Produce accurate take-offs and pricing for electrical packages. Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors. Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions. Work closely with the pre-construction, design and commercial teams throughout the tender process. Attend tender meetings and contribute to bid strategy. Ensure estimates are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Requirements: Previous experience as an Electrical Estimator within the M&E or Building Services sector. Strong understanding of electrical building services installations. Experience pricing commercial, life sciences, industrial, warehouse or data centre projects would be advantageous. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills. Strong communication and organisational abilities. What's on Offer: Fully remote working. Above-market salary and comprehensive benefits package. Long-term career progression with a growing and financially secure contractor. Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects. Supportive team environment with experienced estimators and commercial professionals. Excellent pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors. If you're an Electrical Estimator looking for a fully remote opportunity with a market-leading M&E contractor offering excellent career prospects, we'd be delighted to discuss this role with you in confidence.

REMOTE WORKING MODEL AVAILABLE A rare and newly created opportunity has been created for this multi million pound M&E / Mechanical and Electrical Contractor for an Estimator to join their award winning and stable business. We seek a talented Mechanical Estimator to work on containment installation schemes of mechanical services ranging between £10M-£20M+ Candidates highly sought are those with commercial or even industrial mechanical estimating experience into buildings, although we are happy to consider those from a fit out or construction related estimating background. Typical contracts may include offices, data centres, warehouses, distribution centres and all manner of industrial sheds for manufacture as well as healthcare / hospitals. You will have direct experience in providing detailed and completed tenders including installation times and then review projects after completion for quality and accuracy on future projects. As an already proven Mechanical Estimator, you will produce accurate take offs / measures of tenders and be experienced in using estimating software to ensure that the prime cost of the project is fully understood. Candidates called for will have experience in vetting suppliers and subcontract enquiries whilst working with specialist subcontractors and assessing quotations. You will be a 'finger on the pulse' Estimator and gain up to date knowledge of the market place regarding the level of pricing, competition and volume of work to ensure that competitive estimates are consistently made. As a clear communicator and methodical character, you will operate well as part of a team and enjoy rolling your sleeves up. This fantastic appointment is offered with genuine stability and with a company that delivers first class M&E installations. Should you be looking for a new move and are ready to take on a new and exciting challenge, then please submit your newly updated CV ensuring that it is accurate with all relevant experience contained within it. If you know anyone who would benefit in the knowledge of this vacancy, then please forward them this ad!