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Hard Services Estimator

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum

Hybrid working

Permanent, Full-Time

Sector- Facilities Management

Want to work for one of the UK’s leading provider of critical engineering services?

Our multi-disciplinary expertise across infrastructure, process, and digital services has made us the long-term partner of choice for some of the UK’s most vital sectors — from food & drink and utilities to defence, aerospace, and nuclear.

Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Hard Services Estimator to join our dynamic Facilities Management division.

Role of a Hard Services Estimator -

As a key member of our estimating and commercial team, you will support the FM division by preparing accurate, competitive tenders for hard FM services. Your work will directly support our business development goals and help deliver high-performing, cost-efficient solutions to critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare estimates for technical FM tenders in line with bid requirements

Ensure commercial sign-off process is applied to all tender submissions

Build bottom-up pricing using SFG20 or client-specific PPM/reactive scopes

Obtain competitive pricing from subcontractors for specialist services

Work closely with Operations Directors to identify cost efficiencies

Support Business Development and internal stakeholders with estimating input

Skills & Experience Required to be Hard Services Estimator

Proven experience as an Estimator within a Hard Services FM environment

Expertise across multiple FM market sectors (public, industrial, secure)

Strong Excel skills; capable of managing and analysing large datasets

Solid understanding of SFG20 estimating codes and models

Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI

Ability to build estimating models in Excel

Familiarity with SQL databases

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary of Up to £65,000

Flexible/hybrid working options

Real career development within a growing engineering group

Ongoing training and professional support

Be part of critical national infrastructure projects

Join us. Be part of something critical.

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