Electrical Estimator

Briggs and Forrester Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an Electrical Estimator to manage the tender process and produce detailed bids. The ideal candidate should possess comprehensive knowledge of Electrical building services and demonstrate commercial acumen. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Enhanced maternity/paternity policy

Flexible holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services.
• Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.
• Manage the tender process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Attend mid and post tender meetings.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Electrical building services

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Pro-activeness

Client communication

Job description

Overview

The Role: An excellent opportunity for an Electrical Estimator to join the Engineering Services South West regional team based in our regional office in Bristol. In addition to normal estimating duties, the candidate will be responsible for the day to day management of the tender process ensuring the required deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.
• Manage the tender process to ensure deadlines are met.
• Attend mid and post tender meetings.
• Interface with existing and prospective new clients and communicate with sub-contractor and supplier companies, using existing companies and generating new leads.
• Ensure all tender documents have been reviewed and understood (i.e. Prelims, T&C’s, BREEAM, Fire Strategy, Acoustics, BIM, etc.).
• Attend, present and chair both internal and external meetings.
• Work as part of a team with the personal skills to promote good relationships and a friendly working environment.
• Make sure M&E abnormal are included for both disciplines.

Requirements

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Electrical building services.
• Commercial acumen to ensure tenders are financially sound.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Pro-active and approachable.
• Agree strategy for use of names specialists or ‘equal’ alternatives detailed within the documents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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)
• Employee owned business
• Flexible holiday scheme