Lightning Protection Estimator
Salary: Competitive
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
About Us:
Omega Red Group is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection.
Omega Red offers survey, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair solutions for earthing, lightning protection, surge protection and height safety. The business is passionate about protecting people, property, electrical equipment and systems, from the damaging effects of lightning strikes, electrical faults and surges.
The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and commercially aware Lightning Protection Estimator to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience within lightning protection, earthing, construction, or electrical infrastructure sectors who is looking to join the UK's market leader in lightning protection and height safety solutions.
As a Lightning Protection Estimator, you will play a key role in securing new business opportunities by preparing accurate and competitive tenders for lightning protection, earthing, surge protection, and associated specialist projects. Working closely with clients, surveyors, designers, and operational teams, you will assess project requirements, develop cost-effective solutions, and support the successful delivery of projects from tender stage through to handover.
The successful candidate will be confident in interpreting client specifications, attending site surveys and tender meetings, and identifying commercial opportunities while maintaining Omega Red's high standards of quality and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve monthly sales and tender targets through the preparation of competitive quotations and successful tender submissions
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Attend client meetings, tender presentations, and construction site visits to understand project requirements and confidently promote Omega Red's lightning protection and earthing solutions
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Produce accurate designs, estimates, and quotations that meet client specifications, project requirements, and industry standards
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Ensure all tenders and quotations remain commercially competitive whilst maintaining profitability and quality standards
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Develop, maintain, and nurture strong client relationships to secure repeat business and identify new opportunities
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Work closely with the Estimating Lead and Delivery Teams to support business objectives and ensure smooth project handovers
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Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments to support effective pricing and business growth strategies
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Maintain accurate records of quotations, tenders, client interactions, and sales activity using company systems and CRM platforms
Support the continued growth of the business through proactive customer engagement and opportunity identification
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What You’ll Need:
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within the construction industry, ideally within a specialist contracting environment
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Strong understanding of tendering processes, bid preparation, and pricing strategies
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Excellent customer-facing skills with the ability to build credibility and develop long-term client relationships
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Ability to understand client requirements and develop clear, accurate, and commercially viable tender submissions
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Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of contractual obligations and project risk
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Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
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Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously
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Self-motivated, driven, and passionate about supporting business growth and securing new opportunities
Ability to maintain existing customer relationships whilst actively generating additional business opportunities
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Desirable Experience
- Experience within the Lightning Protection industry
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Knowledge and understanding of BS EN 62305 standards
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Experience estimating specialist electrical, earthing, lightning protection, or related construction projects
Qualifications
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
What You'll Get:
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Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
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Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
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Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
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Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
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Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
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Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
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Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
