COMPANY OVERVIEW

Working as an Estimating Manager with my client offers the chance to influence national FM bids, work with strong technical teams, and build a career in a well established M&E maintenance business that is investing in technology and growth.

Over 30 years of industry experience

400 plus employees nationwide

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estimating Manager to join the National Sales Team. This is a pivotal role responsible for managing and delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) bids that support our clients growth strategy to win new business across their service lines.

This position provides real influence over business growth. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end estimating process, working closely with technical, operational and commercial teams to build competitive bids for national maintenance contracts. It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining technical engineering knowledge with commercial strategy.

The successful candidate will report directly to the National Sales Manager and play a key role in shaping the direction of our business development initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Manage bid timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met without compromising quality.

Lead the end-to-end bid process which encompasses; attending tender site visits, reviewing all

tender documentation to ensure all areas of the specification have been considered prior to

submission, populating a PPM contract costing model with all asset and task data that forms part

of our clients tender specification and raising queries with our clients as part of mid-tender and

post-tender clarification periods.

Attend post-tender interviews and deliver professional PowerPoint presentations to clients.

Analyse bid outcomes and request Client feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Provide support and cover for the National Sales Manager.

General duties

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Technical Management Teams &

Contract Support Teams.

Lead or assist with the mobilisation of any contract award where you were assigned as the

Bid Lead.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education to SQA Nat. 4 Standard or equivalent Standard grade (General Pass) in English and

Maths or a relevant National qualification equivalent to Higher level (Grade A-C)

Relevant Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in PPM estimating within the facilities management or M&E

services sector.

Experience using PPM estimating tools and CRM systems.

Solid understanding of SFG20 service specification.

Attendance at post tender interviews and delivering presentations via PowerPoint.

Strong understanding of private & public sector procurement processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent customer communication skills.

Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to work independently and contribute

effectively within a team.

Organised communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

High level of verbal, written and numeric skills.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Be able to prioritise your work, work to tight deadlines, plan, organise and monitor several

activities at the same time.

Reliable under pressure.

A flexible approach to working hours is essential due to the operational requirements of the

business.

Good time management skills.

Proactively seeks ownership and accountability. xbpsjku

Prepared to Challenge the status quo.

Proactive problem-solver.

SALARY & BENEFITS OFFERED

£55K - £60K + Car Allowance or company vehicle and employee benefits