Group Estimator (Bid)

Bellrock; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured EAP & wellness program

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work salary sacrifice

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount scheme for essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

Refer a friend & Liftshare

Job summary

Bellrock is seeking a Group Estimator (Bid) in London to join our customer engagement team. The role focuses on accurate cost estimation, benchmarking, and presenting proposals for new bids, cross-sell and upsell opportunities.

You will review tender documents, visit sites, and engage with clients early to tailor service models while collaborating with sales and operations to craft compelling cost proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Proven bid estimator experience in property or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management services and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications and asset information to define the scope of work and identify key requirements.
• Visit sites to assess contract needs, gather information and identify potential challenges.
• Engage with customers early to understand their needs and help design practical service models and solutions.
• Work with operational teams, engineers and supply chain partners to understand delivery requirements and constraints.
• Build accurate estimates for labour, materials, parts, equipment, vehicles and subcontractors, using drawings, asset schedules and current supplier pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost proposals with the sales, bid and operational teams, ensuring they meet client requirements and Bellrock Group standards.
• Work with the Head of Pricing and wider Bellrock Group teams to develop compelling proposals that bring together Bellrock's services and technology.
• Present estimates through the bid review process and attend client meetings, site visits and bid discussions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases, using past bids, market pricing and trends to improve future estimates.

Skills

Bid estimation experience

FM knowledge

Excel proficient

Pricing models

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Group Estimator (Bid)

London

Role Overview

The role holder is a skilled and detail-oriented Facilities Management Estimator, playing a vital role in accurately estimating, presenting, benchmarking and tracking the costs and resources required for new bid, cross-sell and upsell opportunities. The Group Estimator is a key role within our customer engagement team and will help clients to understand the value that Bellrock can achieve for them, as well as helping to guide customers towards efficient and effective solutions to their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review tender documents, specifications and asset information to define the scope of work and identify key requirements.
• Visit sites to assess contract needs, gather information and identify potential challenges.
• Engage with customers early to understand their needs and help design practical service models and solutions.
• Work with operational teams, engineers and supply chain partners to understand delivery requirements and constraints.
• Build accurate estimates for labour, materials, parts, equipment, vehicles and subcontractors, using drawings, asset schedules and current supplier pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost proposals with the sales, bid and operational teams, ensuring they meet client requirements and Bellrock Group standards.
• Work with the Head of Pricing and wider Bellrock Group teams to develop compelling proposals that bring together Bellrock's services and technology.
• Present estimates through the bid review process and attend client meetings, site visits and bid discussions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and cost databases, using past bids, market pricing and trends to improve future estimates.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a bid estimator or in a similar commercial role within the property and facilities management industry.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management and maintenance services, materials and industry standards.
• A comprehensive understanding of SFG 20 and other maintenance pricing models.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations and safety standards.
• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel and other estimating software and tools.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day-to-day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between 6-8 Greencoat Pl, London, SW1P 1PL and your home address on a hybrid basis, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference. We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments. We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.