Estimator

Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days holiday

Sickness Scheme

Pension enrolment after 3 months

Life Assurance

360 Wellbeing App

Death in Service Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support Leave

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited is seeking an Estimator in the West Midlands. You will prepare accurate costings for bids and tenders, undertake site visits to verify asset information, and ensure cost models are produced by deadlines.

You will understand commercial terms, quantify risk, obtain supplier quotations, and complete Tender documentation. You will also engage with Managing Agents on site changes, coordinate new owner instructions, attend client meetings, and support

Qualifications

Client-focused with ability to understand client and contractual requirements.
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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

SFG20 knowledge

IT skills (Excel, Word)

Communication

Upsell opportunities

Building Services background

Maths

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

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