Estimator

Job description

The Company:
This leading national service provider delivers large-scale operate and maintain, facilities management and Defence contracts across the country. With a strong bid pipeline in front of them, they're looking to bring an experienced Estimator into the team on a contract basis to support upcoming tender submissions.

The Role:
Working as a key member of the bid team, you'll prepare detailed and competitive estimates from first principles, partnering closely with Bid Managers, Commercial Managers and operational SMEs to build the most cost-effective delivery solutions for each tender.

The Duties:

• Prepare estimates for ongoing service and maintenance contracts
• Prepare detailed and competitive estimates from first principles within defined timescales, in line with corporate procedures
• Engage with operational teams and SMEs to build the most cost-effective delivery solution
• Review and interpret tender scope documents and pricing returnable schedules
• Develop labour rates referencing applicable EBAs or awards
• Prepare scope and pricing documents for subcontractors and vendors
• Evaluate contractor prices and validate quotations
• Provide value-add analysis to support informed solution and bid strategy decisions
• Participate in detailed risk assessment across all bids, quantifying and documenting risks and opportunities
• Support the hand-over of successful tenders into operations

The Criteria:

• Must have experience in estimating services and ongoing service delivery contracts (not suitable for construction/projects)
• 5+ years' FM services experience e.g. Facility Management, Building Services or Technical Maintenance with estimating duties
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and to strict timelines in a fast-changing environment
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to work flexibly
• Adapt to and engage with multiple stakeholders

The Benefits:

• Attractive contract rate
• 3-6 month initial term, with potential for extension
• Fully Remote working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile national tenders
• Supportive, experienced estimating and commercial team

If this sounds like you, please Apply Now by emailing Chelsea on chelseai@austcorp.com or submit your resume online and we'll be in touch for a confidential conversation!