AVK powers tomorrow’s data. We are the leading and fastest-growing supplier of innovative power solutions for data centres and the financial sector across the UK and Europe. We specialise in the complete process of design, planning, implementation, control, and ongoing maintenance.

Our team is transforming the industry’s approach to energy connectivity and consumption by creating innovative and sustainable solutions. We collaborate across various disciplines to address complex, large-scale, and pioneering engineering and energy projects.

With offices and hubs throughout the UK and Europe, AVK has the operational scale and delivery capability to implement cutting-edge solutions, helping our clients meet their power requirements while achieving their sustainability goals.

The Senior Estimator role within the Standby Power Team has responsibility for quality, process and the high standards our customers expect, to provide an effective and accurate pricing process in conjunction with the sales team to ensure gross margins are accurately quoted on customer bids, tenders and quotations.

They should possess a broad knowledge of all key aspects of power plant construction both electrically (HV & LV) and mechanically. They should also have the necessary skills to show leadership within the estimating team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Sales/Project and Design teams to prepare and analyse drawings and documentation for tenders.
• Prepare and distribute enquiries to subcontractors and supply chain as necessary based on project location etc.
• Research materials, equipment, and labour costs to maintain client expectations.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and new technologies related to standby generation. Continuously improving estimating processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyse exchange rates and pricing structures to ensure competitiveness.
• Identify and report risks, opportunities, and scope considerations to the wider team, identify any discrepancies that may be contained within the tender documents and issue any appropriate RFI’s to the client/design consultant to seek clarification.
• Monitor project costs throughout the construction process and providing regular reports to management. This involves comparing actual costs to estimated costs and identifying discrepancies that can be corrected for future projects.
• Ensure tender submissions comply with Health and Safety legislation and AVK policies.
• Supervising and mentoring junior estimators to ensure the perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
• Support the sales team by being a main point of contact for clients and stakeholders, regarding project estimates, progress updates, and any other relevant information.
• Research potential sub-contractors in other EU countries, to expand supply chain in developing markets within the EU.

Requirements

• 5 years plus experience in an estimating role
• Pro scope knowledge advantageous
• Electrically biased preferred
• Organised
• Proficient in Microsoft packages

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working