Electrical Estimator
Midstream Lighting is a pioneering technology company that designs and manufactures best-in-class LED lighting solutions for the aviation, sports stadium and maritime industries around the world. From being the ‘new kid on the block’ to global market leader took us less than ten years. We’ve picked up award after award en route, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2018 and International Trade in 2020, and recognition as a Financial Times Fast Track 100 company & Deloitte UK Fast 50 Technology Company – each one reflects our continued commitment to innovation – for our clients, employees and the industry. With no plans to sit back and rest on our success, our ambitious team is working hard to become the world’s biggest and first choice in LED lighting solutions.
Joining the Midstream Team
We’ve grown rapidly and continue to do so with offices now in London, Milan and Ohio, and our teams around the world all have the same values working towards the same mission. We like to challenge the status quo, simplify complex challenges, and we don’t take shortcuts, but we do this together in an environment that is full of energy and allows you to be empowered in the role you have.
The Role
We seek an experienced Electrical Estimator to play a pivotal role in our sales team, focusing on exterior lighting projects for airports, ports, and sports facilities worldwide. The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of electrical systems, particularly in lighting, and will be instrumental in supporting sales strategies through accurate cost estimation and technical expertise.
This role will give you:
- Experience in a fast-growing technology company working with a global portfolio of clients
- Exposure to all commercial areas of the business
- Career Progression opportunities
- Support and training programs
- The opportunity to work with talented people in a fast-paced and fun environment;
- Involvement in building a globally recognized product company
REQUIREMENTS
- Exhibit a self-starter attitude, proactively collaborating with the sales team to devise cost-effective solutions for lighting projects.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates to support sales proposals, including materials, labour, equipment, and other related expenses.
- Work alongside engineering and design teams to ensure project proposals are technically sound and feasible.
- Analyse technical documents (e.g., tender specifications, construction drawings, CAD files) to provide accurate estimates of costs.
- Engage with suppliers and contractors to obtain and evaluate quotes and bids, negotiating favourable terms where possible.
- Regularly update project estimates based on project progress and market changes.
- Prepare formal proposals and tender documents contributing to successful bid submissions.
- Offer technical guidance to both clients and internal teams, improving understanding and decision-making.
- Keep abreast of industry developments, new technologies, and best practices in lighting.
