A leading UK provider of compliance, property maintenance and energy services is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Estimator to join its growing bid team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with experience in social housing, property maintenance, compliance, planned works or reactive maintenance to play a key role in securing major contracts and driving business growth.
The Role
Working closely with Bid, Commercial, Operations and Procurement teams, you will take ownership of the commercial preparation of bids and tenders, ensuring submissions are accurate, competitive and commercially robust.
Projects will include a mix of:
- Planned maintenance contracts
- Reactive maintenance programmes
- Electrical compliance works
- Gas and compliance services
- Decarbonisation projects
- Building repairs and maintenance
- Social housing and public sector frameworks
You will be responsible for analysing tender documentation, preparing detailed cost models, reviewing commercial risk, obtaining supply chain pricing and supporting the overall bid strategy to maximise win rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions
- Review specifications, schedules of work and client requirements
- Develop pricing schedules and commercial responses
- Assess commercial risks and opportunities
- Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations
- Support bid strategy and value engineering initiatives
- Monitor market rates, labour costs and material pricing
- Work with operational teams to ensure estimates reflect delivery requirements
- Maintain estimating databases and historical pricing information
About You
We are keen to speak with individuals who have:
- Previous experience as an Estimator, Bid Estimator or within a commercial role
- Strong knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR/NHF)
- Experience pricing works within social housing, property maintenance, compliance or construction environments
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of profitability drivers
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Experience producing competitive tender submissions
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of public sector frameworks, NEC or JCT contracts would be advantageous.
What’s On Offer?
- Salary of £60,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation
- Long-term career progression
- Benefits package including retail discounts, healthcare support and employee wellbeing initiatives
If you’re an experienced estimator looking to take ownership of major bids within a growing and highly respected business, we’d love to hear from you.
Estimator employer: Whitestone Resourcing
Join a leading UK projects and facilities operation as a Procurement Business Partner, where you'll enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, and an excellent benefits package. Our collaborative work culture fosters strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, providing you with genuine career progression opportunities while working on high-profile projects that make a real impact across the nation.
