The Role
Due to continued growth, Briggs & Forrester Living’s Northern Region have an immediate vacancy for an Electrical Estimator to join our highly successful Pre-Contract Estimating Team based in Warrington. This is a permanent, office-based position.
Briggs & Forrester Living solely focus on mechanical, electrical and public health services installation within high end residential, student accommodation, hotel and care home projects.
The appointed candidate will be responsible for:
1. Production of detailed tender bids and cost plans
2. Attending mid and post tender meetings
3. Post tender control
4. Interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients
5. Communication and interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads
The position will involve 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, preferably including residential, hotel, student accommodation and care home projects.
Requirements
6. Pro-active and approachable
7. Lead by example
8. Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of electrical building services
9. Thorough and efficient
10. Wide supplier and sub-contractor knowledge
11. Understanding of associated electrical services
12. Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
13. Flexible in approach to deadlines
14. Computer literate with experience of ‘Trimble Estimation’ software
15. Issuing / updating tender documents via an electronic control system
16. Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships with a friendly working environment
17. Ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with company QA policies
18. Working in an integrated M&E team
Package
19. Competative salary
20. Company car salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance
21. Fuel purchase card
22. 25 days holiday (+8 days public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days
23. Private health care
24. Life insurance
25. Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution, employee contribution of 3.5% with the ability to contribute further
26. Opportunities for career progression
27. Further technical and personal development