Estimator

Reporting to the Commercial Director your role will be to ensure that all cost proposals adhere to internal approval protocols in accordance with the company and BU Authority Matrix. To carry out all estimating duties whilst adhering to Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies/procedures and to provide support on the collation and reporting of new business wins, retention levels and organic growth.

Responsibilities
Attend ``Pre-Tender Meetings`` and ``Site Visits``, assess all salient features, and establish full and complete understanding of clients assets, estate and requirements
To identify client cost drivers and key messages and ensure these are reflected in all cost proposals
Liaise with operations team, subcontractors, and senior management to generate competitive and innovative costing solutions compliant with all client tender requirements
Ensure cost proposals are compliant with all relevant legislation and recognised industry codes of practise
Arrange and carry out tender review with the appropriate level of management prior to finalisation of a submission document to take account of all reviews, productivity, local/job parameters and client requirements
To complete and control all clients financial submissions documents and provide support to the Bid
Team with their inclusion in the final client proposal
Maintain accurate records of all amends to costing models over the course of the development of the proposal and internal approval / review meetings
Working alongside the relevant operations teams, to develop and maintain a record of relevant industry and company productivity benchmarks
To provide commercial and costing support during client meetings and presentations
Maintain up to date financial information on all pipeline and work in progress reports

Knowledge skills & experience
Proven experience working as an Estimator or similar role within the FM market and/or substantial and proven experience in a strong Operations role within the FM market
Working knowledge of SFG20 or other recognised model
Understanding of soft service productivity levels and operational delivery solutions (highly desirable)
Appreciation of industry standard safe working practices including permit to work systems, COSHH, risk assessments and accident/incident reporting
Ability to analyse and extract commercial information from enquiry documents and use it to generate competitive pricing solutions
Computer literate with proven experience in working with Microsoft Excel models
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Degree or other relevant further education qualification (desirable)