Electrical Estimator

Briggs and Forrester Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm in Warrington is looking for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their Pre-Contract estimating team. The role involves producing detailed tender bids, managing the tender process, and liaising with clients and subcontractors. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of electrical services, commercial acumen, and proficiency with Trimble Estimation software. The position offers a competitive salary, company car or allowance, extensive holidays, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car / car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution

Flexible holiday scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have broad industry knowledge with experience in various sectors.
• Familiarity with BREEAM, Nabers, Part L, and Smart Building Technologies is essential.
• Must be able to work in an integrated M&E team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Comprehensive technical knowledge of Electrical building services

Commercial acumen

Teamwork and personal skills

Computer literacy

Proactive and approachable

Tools

Trimble Estimation software

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.