Trainee Estimating Engineer - EV Charging

at  Mitie

KEY SKILLS

• Draw site layouts and electrical designs in CAD
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Work independently and organise complex analytical tasks.
• Research materials, equipment and labour costs.
• Take off materials, quantities from drawings and plans.
• Produce Bills of Quantities.
• Participate in training and development activities as appropriate.
• Be professional in client engagement.
• Handover projects in a clear and defined manner to the Project Delivery team.
• Apply fundamentals of Health & Safety when preparing quotations.
• Provide a knowledge and a high proficiency of commercial acumen in all bids and quotations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This entry-level role will be responsible for the development of solutions and pricing for our clients who are electrifying their fleets and need EV chargers at their premises. This is a great opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of big client names and play a pivotal role in their decarbonisation journey. You’ll be a key part of the team working with clients, surveyors, and commercial and delivery colleagues so will need a curious mind and the ability to build great relationships.
This is a full time role and can be split between working in the office and at home.

MAIN DUTIES

• Preparing and submitting tenders and quotations for work in align with agreed margins.
• Produce compliant designs in accordance with electrical standards
• Inviting and collecting quotations from material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assessing the levels of commercial risk on projects and clear communication of the same to senior management.
• Visiting potential clients and sites to survey in order to prepare subsequent tenders and quotations.