Mechanical Estimator

Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Company car scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

Flexible holiday scheme

Job summary

Briggs & Forrester Engineering Services Ltd is seeking 2 Mechanical Estimators for its Pre-Contract team in Northampton. Responsibilities include producing tender bids and managing the tender process, requiring technical knowledge in mechanical services and understanding of electrical services. This office-based, permanent role offers competitive salary and strong career prospects along with a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and enhanced parental policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical building services.
• Knowledge of residential, hotel, and student accommodation projects.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed tender bids and cost plans.
• Manage the day-to-day tender process.
• Interface with clients and sub-contractors.

Skills

Pro-active and approachable

Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical building services

Commercial acumen

Computer literate with experience of 'Trimble Estimation' software

Job description

Briggs and Forrester Living Limited solely focus on mechanical, electrical and public health services installations within large scale residential, student accommodation and hotel projects.

We wish to appoint 2No Mechanical Estimators within our highly successful Pre-Contract team at Briggs and Forrester Living reporting to the Mechanical Estimating Manager.

This 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 mechanically biased, the position also demands a wide knowledge of electrical engineering services. Candidates will need to demonstrate a broad knowledge of the industry and will have experience in a wide range of sectors, specifically including residential, hotel and student accommodation projects.

This is a permanent, office-based position with strong career prospects.

Requirements

• Pro-active and approachable
• Lead by example
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of all aspects of Mechanical 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 supply chain enquiries via electronic platforms
• 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
• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Company car scheme
• 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