Bid Manager - Estimator - Quantity Surveyor in Kent, Maidstone

Are you an experienced Bid Manager, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within the facade sector? If so, our established and well-respected specialist engineering and contract client is keen to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess technical drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, and client briefs to produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for facade works including curtain walling, windows, doors, and cladding systems.
• Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for all material elements of the bid, including aluminium, glass, stone, and steel.
• Prepare and submit complete bid packages, ensuring compliance with client tender return requirements, commercial objectives, and the company's quality standards.
• Identify cost-saving and value engineering opportunities in collaboration with the Precontract Technical Manager, without compromising design intent, performance, or regulatory compliance.
• Provide detailed cost breakdowns for internal review and, post-tender, support the delivery team's understanding of the bid commercial basis.
• Work closely with the Precontract Technical Manager to understand and correctly price the technical scope, performance requirements, and specification obligations for each bid.
• Evaluate commercial and programme risks within tender documentation and ensure these are captured in the bid risk register and priced appropriately.
• Develop familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, including CWCT technical standards, Building Regulations, fire safety codes, and the requirements of the Higher-Risk Buildings regime under the Building Safety Act.
• Collaborate with the Precontract Project Manager to ensure that programme, access, logistics, and buildability assumptions are correctly established.
• Coordinate with the Precontract Project Manager to manage bid timelines, meeting agreed internal deadlines for all deliverables.
• Engage with clients, main contractors, and consultants during the tender period to clarify requirements, scope, and programme.
• Participate in post-tender reviews, prepare clarification responses, and support the handover of won projects to the delivery team.

Requirements:

• Good working knowledge of systemised facade solutions, particularly windows, curtain walling, and doors.
• Understanding of cost estimation principles, take-off methodology, and construction procurement processes.
• Awareness of industry standards and regulations relevant to facade and cladding works.
• Developing familiarity with contract frameworks (JCT/NEC) and the commercial obligations of specialist subcontractors.
• Collaborative and curious mindset, working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a bid management, estimating, or quantity surveying role within a specialist facade or construction subcontracting environment (required).
• Demonstrable experience producing cost estimates and managing the bid process for facade or building envelope projects (required).
• 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C / 9-4) or equivalent, including Maths and English (essential).
• BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc in Façade Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).

If you have the bid management, estimating or surveying experience our client is looking for, apply now for immediate consideration and in complete confidence. This is a permanent role, working alongside an experienced team, offering a basic salary of £45-£50K plus benefits.