Electrical Estimator

- Living

- Warrington

- Full Time

alistair.cato@briggs.uk.com

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The Role

We wish to appoint an Electrical Estimator within our highly successful Pre-Contract estimating team at Briggs & Forrester Northern Region office located in Warrington. Briggs & Forrester is a sector specialist providing design and installation of mechanical, electrical, and public health services, predominantly delivering schemes in the Residential, Commercial, Education, Leisure and Industrial and Energy Sectors.

As a specialist we provide quick turnaround of tender & preconstruction information and therefore this is a permanent office-based position, however occasional flexible / home working is offered where the workload permits.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans

• Attending mid and post tender meetings

• Post tender control

• Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients

• Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads

The position will involve the day-to-day management of the tender process to ensure standards are maintained and deadlines are met. Whilst electrically biased, the position also demands a wide knowledge of mechanical engineering services.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors as detailed above, and be familiar with project requirements for BREEAM, Nabers, Part L and Smart Building Technologies. This is a permanent, office-based position.

Requirements

• Pro-active and approachable

• Lead by example

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services

• Thorough and efficient • Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge

• Understanding of associated electrical services

• Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound

• Flexible in approach to deadlines

• Computer literate with experience of “Trimble Estimation” software

• Issuing/updating tender documents via an electronic control system

• Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment

• Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies

• Working in an integrated M&E team

Package

• Competitive salary
• Company car / car allowance / fuel card
• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
• Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
• Employee owned business
• Flexible holiday scheme
• An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development
• An inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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