Estimator

Job Title: Estimator

Location: Barrow

Salary: £58,000 per annum DOE + Car Allowance

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Flex Benefits (Discount Scheme)

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30

Job Purpose: Join our Business Development Team at based in , Barrow, as an Estimator.

Your role will be crucial in meeting sales targets and company objectives, focusing on both renewals and new opportunities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage the bid and resource coordination process, overseeing both direct and indirect staff.


• Propose innovative solutions to meet client requirements, staying informed about competitor methodologies.


• Prepare proposal submissions, including solution and option appraisals for new methods of FM service delivery.


• Drive continuous improvement in communications, management procedures, and systems to maximize profitability and operational efficiencies.


• Implement best practices through consultation and liaison with external bodies and other EFS divisions.


• Utilize EMCOR BMF Estimating package/system to verify bid validity and obtain specialist subcontractor costs.


• Read and understand client requests/documentation, labor load asset information, and attend site visits as required.


• Assist in correspondence and documentation production, update Pipeline Reporting System, and contribute to BD management information reports.


• Attend Divisional Bid Meetings, progress submitted tenders, and assist in formulating tender returns.


• Establish benchmarks for performance, measure performance versus contractual requirements, and identify cost-saving initiatives.


• Interact with client organizations, providing meaningful reports and proactive data and information.


• Fulfill other duties as directed by the Commercial Manager.

Person Specification: Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to HNC/HND Standard or equivalent.


• Excellent management experience.


• Relevant qualification in quantity surveying (degree level preferable).


• Experience working within a QS capacity and estimating within the FM Industry.


• Experience in an SFG20 environment is desirable.


• Proficient in IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.