Electrical Estimator (Energy & Renewables Division) (JEE0726)

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Department: Energy & Renewables Division

Reporting to: Head of Energy and Renewables

Status of post: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: Remuneration Package will be competitive and in line with experience

Location: NI Office Based

Irwin M&E is driven by values based on loyalty, safety, innovation and success

In this role you will be responsible for providing accurate nett cost tenders for all sizes of renewable energy and electrical projects. You will also be tasked with identifying opportunities to enable Irwin M&E to gain a completive edge on tenders, as well as building relationships with main contracts and client bid teams. While previous experience is preferable, Irwin would be willing to provide on the job training for the right candidate.

As Electrical Estimator within the Energy and Renewables Division you will be expected to demonstrate an excellent level of technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of Electrical installations. The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Evaluate bid requirements from tender documentation, drawings and specifications
• Accurately complete quantity take-offs and measurements from tender drawings
• Produce tenders that are accurate, competitive and compliant
• Identify and effectively assess any risks within the tender bid
• Preparation of estimate summary reports
• Negotiate optimum prices from suppliers and subcontractors
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Participate in handover of successful bids to the Project Delivery Team
• Prepare quantified schedule of rates documents
• Cost variation works on live projects for submission to the client/main contractor
• Attend site to carry measure up installation requirements as required
• Positive in all dealings with the directors, management team and staff
• Demonstrate sound technical awareness
• Detailed care and attention to every detail of a tender
• Understanding our clients' needs and building lasting relationships from this understanding
• Innovative and forward-thinking approach to each tender
• Courtesy and respect for each team member
• Good personal organisation, honesty, communication, ownership, reliability and dependability
• Praise and recognition of individuals and the team for a job well done
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

• Minimum 4 years' experience in the electrical industry, with a proven track record and experience in all aspects of Electrical installations
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to work to a plan to avoid disappointments
• Good interpersonal skills to create meaningful reciprocal relationships with both colleagues and clients
• Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and people skills
• Computer literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Time served electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) Estimating Software (or a similar package)
• Use of specialist software packages such as Amtech, AutoDesk products and the like

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Working alongside experts in their field
• Health cash plan including compensation for dentistry and optical well being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Additional holiday increase with length of service
• Team building and activity days
• Monthly employee value-based recognition award - monetary gift
• Health, wellbeing and social calendar of events
• Long service awards
• Enhanced marriage leave
• Holiday sell back scheme
• Kingsbridge Membership Club

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Irwin M&E's continual growth. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and feel you have the ability to meet our criteria, then please send your CV with a covering letter supporting your application to

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Closing date for applications is Friday July 24 th at 4pm