MV/HV ESTIMATING ENGINEER

Job Title: MV/HV Estimating Engineer
  
Reports To: Estimating Engineer / Electrical Engineering Manager
  
Department/Category: Engineering – T&D
  
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Role Purpose
In the capacity of MV/HV Estimating Engineer, you will be assisting in the estimating and tendering process of ‘leading edge’ T&D projects. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering tenders on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your skills and capabilities. To work with the best. As a qualified and experienced Electrical Engineering Professional, you will be responsible for carrying out pre-design and engineering activities, support the estimator’s team, compilation of technical submissions, tender Programmes and procurement of equipment.
The successful candidate will interface and work with the tendering team, engineering team, engage with the project team, Client’s representatives and processes, co-ordinate with the civil project management as well as the commercial management team.  You will play a key role in our continued growth and contribute to our reputation for engineering excellence in this area. You will be involved in the delivery of projects and client service that are world class. In return, you will receive professional and personal development opportunities to help you become an engineering, people and commercial leader.

MV/HV Estimating Engineer Responsibilities
In conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:
  

• Be the technical lead on tendering opportunities for the T&D department
• Evaluate value engineering or cost saving opportunities
• Understand the commercial fundamentals of a project
• Work with the tendering, engineering, construction and commercial team in order to prepare tender documents a value proposition to Clients
• Liaise and coordinate with sub-contractors and sub-consultants on technical and commercial issues in preparation of an offering for a Client
• Actively engage with the supply chain in order to establish the most cost effective and innovate solutions in order to offer to the Client, including reviewing offerings from suppliers to ensure technical compliance
• Attend and lead tender handover meetings
• Prepare an outline design based on Employer Requirements, including electrical drawings and single line diagrams
• Co-ordinate the interfaces between electrical and civil engineering in conjunction with the civil engineering team
• Review and understand project design specifications, identifying and quantifying associated project risks
• Manage the interface with the Client during the tender and post-tender stage, including the clarification process
• Compilation and assessment of technical submittals and the tender return
• Work with the Estimator on the commercial proposal associated with the offering
• Ensure the correct application and compliance with relevant business procedures; highlighting any non-compliance observed
• Conduct periodic review of work practices; identifying efficiencies, increasing productivity and reducing risk accordingly
• You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS).

  
The above list of tasks, activities, responsibilities and accountabilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions will be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.