Job Description

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


o Thorough and efficient o 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.