Technical Services Estimator
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17 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Flexible
Working Hours: 40
Reports to: Kelly Holt
Salary: 75k - 85k
Role Overview
Pareto are currently looking for an experienced Technical Services Estimator to manage and quote FM tenders in line with our growth strategy.
As our Technical Services Estimator you must have a proven track record in a similar role and have a good understanding of the facilities management sector with maintenance a focus area. You will support the busy sales team with solutioning and preparing tender pricing returns completing client bid models and providing data for presentations to support business growth.
The successful Technical Services Estimator will support the business through coding maintenance tasks to SFG20 to drive an accurate labour load for submission involving multiple self-delivered and subcontracted service lines. You will need the ability to track and forecast gross margin contributions for new business support the governance processes within the business and support handover of successful tenders to the operations team and finance.
This is an integral role to support the growth of Pareto and will be a key part of the commercial management team.
Key Responsibilities
End to End management of the estimating process
Early understanding of the full tender and submission requirements
Compilation of a detailed cost model
Supply chain management for obtaining quotes for new business tenders
Collaboration with Key members of the team to obtain the information required to complete the bid
Work with the sales team to develop a clear strategy for each bid
Setting out input requirements and agreeing realistic deadlines in line with bid timescales
Ensuring all relevant parties are engaged with and kept up to date throughout the process
Drive continuous improvement through internal and customer reviews
Essential Skills
3 years estimation experience working on tenders up to 10m in value
Understanding of asset functions and maintenance requirements
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of bid strategies to drive costing approach
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues particularly engineering and account management
The ability to work to tight deadlines and reprioritise workload in line with changing demands
The ability to maintain a flexible attitude to work task and workload to ensure tender deadlines are achieved
Competency in MS Office software notably Excel
Creative thinking
Problem solving skills
Strong commercial awareness with previous experience and understanding of SFG20
Desirable Skills
Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
