FM Estimator

ECG Facilities Services; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Facilities Services in Blantyre (Glasgow) is seeking a highly motivated FM Estimator to join our National Sales Team. You will manage and deliver high-quality PPM bids to win new business across service lines.

The role reports to the National Sales Manager and requires strong bid management, CRM proficiency and PPM costing experience, with excellent communication to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PPM estimating within FM/M&E services.
• Experience using PPM estimating tools and CRM systems.
• Solid understanding of SFG20 service specification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent customer communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid timelines and ensure deadlines are met with quality.
• Lead end-to-end bid process: site visits, tender review, populate costing models, raise queries.
• Attend post-tender interviews and deliver PowerPoint presentations.
• Analyse bid outcomes and obtain client feedback for improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technical Management, and Contract Support teams.
• Lead or support mobilisation of awarded contracts you bid for.
• Provide cover for National Sales Manager as required.

Skills

PPM estimating

Bid management

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

SQA Nat.5 English & Maths

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Established in 1994, ECG Facilities Services is a leading provider of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance across the UK. With a strong presence in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors, ECG also delivers specialist services in water hygiene and managed services - operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

With over 30 years of industry expertise and a workforce of more than 400 employees, ECG operates nationwide from its headquarters in Blantyre, Glasgow, supported by strategically located offices across the UK. Now part of the Mecsia Group, ECG continues to set the standard in facilities maintenance through innovation, real-time technology, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide support and cover for the National Sales Manager.

Knowledge & Understanding

• 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.

Personal Qualities/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.
• Prepared to Challenge the status quo.
• Proactive problem-solver.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills.

Qualifications

• Education to SQA Nat. 5 Standard or equivalent Standard grade (General Pass) in English and Maths or a relevant National qualification equivalent to Higher level (Grade A-C)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.