Hard Services estimator in Manchester

We are March the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

As a key member of the March team, you will contribute toward the smooth running of the estimating commercial procedures within March FM business. Your main functions will be to ensure that FM tenders are estimated in line with the tender requirements and commercial sign off process is applied to all tender submissions to financially protect March FM business

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Technical Tenders are estimated in line with the tender requirements.
• Regulate to make sure that the commercial sign off process is applied to all tender submissions
• Prepare a bottom-up pricing utilising SFG20 or customer specific PPM and reactive requirements.
• Consult with sub-contractors to establish a price for specialist works.
• Work with Operations Directors to identify areas where cost can be reduced whilst maintaining service standards and hitting SLAs and KPIs
• Support the wider Business Development team and other stakeholders as required.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record as an Estimator, ideally within a Hard Services background, working across different market sectors
• Experience working with various FM estimating models and have an exceptional knowledge of Microsoft excel and the ability to manage large volumes of data.
• Working knowledge of SFG20 estimating system and codes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Bi Desirable
• Ability to create / build estimating models in Microsoft excel – Desirable
• Knowledge of SQL databases would be beneficial Desirable
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analysis large volumes of data.
• Ability to convert data and has strong communication skills to present information to Senior Management Team and other Stakeholders within the business
• Have experience working across a variety of FM estimating models.

What we offer

• Company pension contribution, Life Assurance, Cash Plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Fully supported apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 Business Administration, progressing to formal HR qualifications.
• This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow within a professional HR team, providing valuable experience in the HR function.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.