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Senior Estimator

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Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£70k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Estimator (Planned Preventative Maintenance Bids)

Location: Slough

Working Pattern: 4 days in office | 1 day working from home

Base Salary: Up to £70,000.00 per annum

Benefits: Car Allowance or Company Vehicle with Fuel Card (work use only), Company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), Life Assurance, Bonus potential, Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family, Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary sacrifice scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours a week – Monday to Friday | 9.00am – 5.00pm

This role requires regional coverage for post tender interviews where required across the South East.

Candidates must hold a full UK driving license

Our client, a national leader in the M&E space, are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the production of accurate, competitive, and strategic cost estimates across new bids, renewals, and re-tenders. A real opportunity to step into a senior, influential position where your commercial insight and leadership will directly shape winning propositions and long-term client relationships.

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced FM/ PPM Senior Estimator to join their Sales Team. A key role in the business, with responsibility for managing and delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) bids that support business growth strategy to win new business.

As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on developing pricing strategies, managing tender processes, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. You will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver compelling, commercially sound proposals that align with wider business objectives. There is opportunity for this role to develop in to project side of the business.

Key Accountabilities

Estimating & Pricing

* Develop pricing aligned with client requirements, task schedules, and SLAs

* Review and approve estimates prepared by junior team members

* Provide input into pricing strategies, risk assessments, and value engineering

* Manage internal sign-off processes for all estimates

* Support estimating and costing of Hard FM / M&E services

Tendering & Proposals

* Review and assess tender documentation, specifications, and commercial requirements

* Contribute to tender and bid support for facilities management contracts

* Conduct site surveys to ensure accurate costings

* Support bid/no-bid decisions through risk and cost analysis

* Produce high-quality tender submissions and proposal documents

* Participate in client meetings, presentations, and tender interviews

* Ensure smooth handover of contracts to Operations teams

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

* Source competitive and compliant supplier/subcontractor quotes

* Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions

General Responsibilities

* Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations teams

* Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasting data

* Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

* Deliver exceptional customer service at all time

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED

Reference: 225370281

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CV-Library

Senior Estimator

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£70k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Senior Estimator (Planned Preventative Maintenance Bids)

Location: Slough

Working Pattern: 4 days in office | 1 day working from home

Base Salary: Up to £70,000.00 per annum

Benefits: Car Allowance or Company Vehicle with Fuel Card (work use only), Company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), Life Assurance, Bonus potential, Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family, Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary sacrifice scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours a week – Monday to Friday | 9.00am – 5.00pm

This role requires regional coverage for post tender interviews where required across the South East.

Candidates must hold a full UK driving license

Our client, a national leader in the M&E space, are seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the production of accurate, competitive, and strategic cost estimates across new bids, renewals, and re-tenders. A real opportunity to step into a senior, influential position where your commercial insight and leadership will directly shape winning propositions and long-term client relationships.

Job Purpose

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced FM/ PPM Senior Estimator to join their Sales Team. A key role in the business, with responsibility for managing and delivering high-quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) bids that support business growth strategy to win new business.

As Senior Estimator, you will take the lead on developing pricing strategies, managing tender processes, and ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. You will work closely with Sales, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver compelling, commercially sound proposals that align with wider business objectives. There is opportunity for this role to develop in to project side of the business.

Key Accountabilities

Estimating & Pricing

* Develop pricing aligned with client requirements, task schedules, and SLAs

* Review and approve estimates prepared by junior team members

* Provide input into pricing strategies, risk assessments, and value engineering

* Manage internal sign-off processes for all estimates

* Support estimating and costing of Hard FM / M&E services

Tendering & Proposals

* Review and assess tender documentation, specifications, and commercial requirements

* Contribute to tender and bid support for facilities management contracts

* Conduct site surveys to ensure accurate costings

* Support bid/no-bid decisions through risk and cost analysis

* Produce high-quality tender submissions and proposal documents

* Participate in client meetings, presentations, and tender interviews

* Ensure smooth handover of contracts to Operations teams

Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement

* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

* Source competitive and compliant supplier/subcontractor quotes

* Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions

General Responsibilities

* Collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations teams

* Maintain accurate CRM records and forecasting data

* Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards

* Deliver exceptional customer service at all time

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED
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Reference: 225370281

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