Electrical Estimator

Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services company is looking for an Electrical Estimator for its Bristol office. The role involves managing the tender process, producing detailed bids, and fostering relationships with clients and suppliers. Candidates should possess strong electrical knowledge and commercial acumen to ensure financially sound tenders. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including a company car, private healthcare, and enhanced maternity/paternity policies.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services.
• Willingness to work in a team and promote good relationships.
• Ability to review and understand tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day tender process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.
• Interface with clients and sub-contractors, generating new leads.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Commercial acumen

Team collaboration

Proactive communication

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an ‘Electrical Estimator’ has become available to join the Engineering Services South West regional team based in our regional office in Bristol.

Along with the normal/standard estimating duties the candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the tender process ensuring the required deadlines are met. Key aspects of the role include the production of detailed tender bids and cost plans, attending mid and post tender meetings, interfacing with both our existing and prospective new clients and the communication/interfacing with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads.

Requirements

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services
• Attend, present and chair both internal and external meetings
• Ensure all tender documents have been reviewed and understood (i.e. Prelims, T&C’s, BREEAM, Fire Strategy, Acoustics, BIM etc.)
• Willing and able to work as part of a team with personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment
• Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound
• Make sure M&E abnormal are included for both disciplines
• Pro-active and approachable
• Agree strategy for use of names specialists or ‘equal’ alternatives detailed within the documents

Package

• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance and fuel card
• 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)