Job Advert: Senior Estimator
Location: Basingstoke (Remote working available, with travel to client sites required) Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (Flexible working available)
DBS Check Required: Basic DBS
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their Bids Team based in Basingstoke. This role focuses on pricing and securing new tenders and framework opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial planning and pricing strategies, ensuring the business remains competitive and successful in winning bids.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Price and win new tenders, assessing costs, margins, and completing bid pricing documents and presentations.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams.
3. Assist in producing tender documents and attend pre/post-tender interviews.
4. Ensure all estimating work is accurate and prepared in advance of tender settlements.
5. Develop logical, easy-to-follow bid models, regularly updating data (e.g., staff costs, pensions, fleet, IT, etc.).
6. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand client requirements and deliver competitive pricing solutions.
7. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with bids and cost estimations.
8. Keep up to date with industry trends, government regulations, and emerging pricing methodologies to enhance bid success.
What We're Looking For:
1. Strong background in complex cost modelling with robust outputs.
2. In-depth knowledge of SFG20 and FM pricing methodologies (essential).
3. Experience in Government FM works bidding (e.g., CCS framework).
4. Background in local authority bidding.
5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
6. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
7. Strong communication skills to effectively present pricing strategies to clients and internal teams.
Even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills and potential! This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a growing organisation.
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