Estimator

Mecsia

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 55K

25 days holiday allowance

Company Van

Sickness Scheme

Pension after 3 months

Life Assurance

Wellbeing app (GP access)

Death in Service Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support Leave

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Gym discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited in West Midlands is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate costings for bids, undertake site visits, and manage tender documentation. You will work closely with pricing and operations to ensure competitive, compliant bids for corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills, knowledge of SFG20, and good stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

Client-focused with ability to understand client and contractual requirement.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload.
Experience in Building Services, preferably mechanical/electrical discipline.
Proficient in Maths and data analysis.
Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Undertake site visits to establish and verify asset information.
Prioritising and organising work to ensure cost models are produced by deadlines.
Understand the commercial and contractual terms of each bidding opportunity.
Identify commercial risk and quantify within the cost model.
Obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
Complete Form of Tender with qualifications as required.
Attend client meetings and present bids, managing the commercial aspects.
Work with operational teams post-contract award for mobilisation.
Report to Pricing Manager.

Skills

Client-focused responsibilities

Attention to detail

SFG20 knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Stakeholder communication

Opportunity to upsell services

Building Services exp (M&E)

Math proficiency

Full driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location - West Midlands

About Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited

Cambridge Maintenance Services is a nationwide supplier of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance with over 34 years of experience in delivering its building services maintenance to the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. It also ensures optimum energy efficiency for every property portfolio it manages. We are experts in delivering compliant, safe, and efficient workplaces. Our nationwide building services maintenance solutions span the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Using advanced technology and data, we provide cutting-edge maintenance services that are trusted by major managing agents and independent clients alike. As a multi-award-winning business, our local teams are dedicated to providing personalised FM services that meet your specific needs.

Estimator

Job Description

Key purpose

Prepare accurate costings for bids, tenders and proposals, helping to ensure creative, competitive and innovative bids are delivered to existing and future clients

Key Responsibilities

Undertake site visits to establish and verify asset information
Prioritising and organising work to ensure cost models are produced by the specified deadlines.
Understand the commercial and contractual terms of each bidding opportunity
Identify commercial risk and ensure this is quantified within the cost model
Obtain quotations from relevant suppliers and subcontractors
Complete Form of Tender documentation with any qualifications as required
Contact new Managing Agents when a site is sold or has a new Managing Agent appointed and succeed in getting the contract transferred.
Obtain all relevant contact, billing information and specific instructions for the new owners or Managing agent for both new and change of managing agent contracts.
Attend client meetings and presentations as required, taking responsibility for the commercial aspect of the bids
Work closely with the operational teams post contract award ensuring a smooth mobilisation process
Reporting to Pricing Manager

Essential Skills & Qualifications

Client focused with ability to understand client and contractual requirement
Demonstrates high attention to detail, with the ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload, work well under pressure and meet project deadlines
Thorough knowledge and understanding of SFG20
Exceptional IT skills particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
The ability to identify opportunities to sell additional services
Prior experience in the Building Services sector, preferably technically qualified in a Mechanical/Electrical discipline
Proficient in Maths
Full Driving Licence

What We Offer