Job Title: FM Estimating Manager (Planned Preventative Maintenance Bids) Location: Based out of either Warrington or Glasgow office | National Scope Base Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per annum Benefits: Company Vehicle with Fuel Card (work use only) or car allowance, Company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), Life Assurance, Bonus potential Hours: 40 hours a week – Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 5.00pm This role requires national coverage for post tender interviews. Our client, a national leader in the facilities management & M&E space, are seeking a FM/ PPM Estimating Manager to manage end-to-end bid processes, bid timelines and tenders to prospective PPM contracts nationwide. Job Purpose Our client are seeking a highly motivated and experienced FM/ PPM Estimating Manager to join their National Sales Team. A key role in the business, with responsibility for managing and delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) bids that support business growth strategy to win new business. 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. Key Accountabilities * 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 * Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Technical Management Teams & Contract Support Teams. * Lead and assist with the mobilisation of any contract award where you were assigned as the Bid Lead. * Working on a mixture of private and public PPM tenders/ bids. Experience Required * Minimum of 5 years of experience in PPM estimating within the facilities management or M&E services sector. * Experience of PPM estimating across multi-disciplines, across multi-contract scope. * Experience using PPM estimating tools and CRM systems. Solid understanding of SFG20 service specification. * Bubbly, confident personality that is competent in presenting and persuasion * Attendance at post tender interviews and delivering presentations * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Excellent customer communication skills. * 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) * 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. * 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 * Proactive problem-solver. To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED