POSITION SUMMARY
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of ESTIMATOR. Reporting to the Bid Strategy Manager this position will present an excellent opportunity and will involve working closely with sales, contractors, consultants and various departments within the organisation
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare accurate technical quotations and material take-offs for electrical switchgear and power distribution projects.
- Review tender documentation, specifications and drawings to develop compliant and competitive proposals.
- Liaise with sales teams, contractors, consultants and customers to deliver high-quality quotation solutions.
- Coordinate with internal engineering and product teams to produce complete bid submissions.
- Prepare technical documentation, layout drawings and supporting commercial information.
- Manage multiple quotations, ensuring deadlines and customer requirements are met.
- Process pricing, approvals and quotation records using company systems.
- Support project handovers and manage variation/change order quotations where required.
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring compliance with company procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes and bid quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years minimum exposure in a Sales / Quotation support role ideally within a Manufacturing/Engineering setting with experience gained in liaison with Contractors or Consulting Engineers.
Or
- Hold a related HND/Degree in Engineering/Business coupled with 1 year’s exposure in a Sales / Quotations support role, ideally within a Manufacturing/Engineering setting with experience gained in liaison with Contractors or Consulting Engineers.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- High level of computer literacy Excel, Word etc.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Logical and Methodical approach to role
- Excellent time management and organization skills
- Professional telephone manner when dealing with clients.
- Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience in an Electrical Contracting / Engineering/ Estimating background environment though preferable is not essential.
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- TBC
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years exposure in a Sales / Quotation support role within a Manufacturing/Engineering setting with liaison experience with Contractors or Consulting Engineers.
- Related HND/Degree in Engineering or Business plus at least 1 year exposure in a Sales / Quotations support role within a Manufacturing/Engineering setting with liaison experience with Contractors or Consulting Engineers.
- High level of computer literacy, including Excel and Word.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Logical and methodical approach to work.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Professional telephone manner when dealing with clients.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous experience in Electrical Contracting / Engineering / Estimating environment.
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
Vertiv Insights
What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
