Control Panel Estimator

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

We are currently recruiting for an Estimator to work as part of our commercial teams, reporting to our Midsomer Norton office , with potentially flexibility to work from one of our regional offices also. (Swansea, Maidstone, Bromsgrove. Poole)

With a hybrid working model, you would be willing to commute to the Midsomer Norton HQ three times a week. There will be an expectation for some client and site visits as part of this role.

As an Estimator working for Bridges your key purpose is to estimate costs in line with clients' requirements for MCC and control panel related projects, including DfMA assemblies. You will be a key part of the business winning work while maintaining profit margins, supporting the wider internal stakeholder team, and liaising with external stakeholders.

Contracted to 40hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

• Analysing drawings, specifications, and documentation to prepare estimates
• Attending site visits to undertake surveys
• Production of accurate quotations
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• →Competitive salaries
• →Health cash plan with Healthshield
• →Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• →Life Assurance Scheme
• →Employee Discount Scheme
• →Bike 2 Work scheme
• →Training and development opportunities
• →Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• →Employee recognition schemes
• →Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.