Senior Bid Estimator

Bouygues Energies and Services is a global FM contractor who are long established in the UK; we currently have a new position for a Senior Bid Estimator to join our growing business development team in Central London. This is a pivotal role in the business given the drive to increase our market share within the FM sector.

The role

• Actively engage with the bid team to develop win themes and bid strategy for FM components of bid opportunities.
• Own the FM estimating process and outputs for each opportunity assignment, ensuring the timely delivery of compliant and commercially sound bids. Develop and produce materials and information required to support the Tender Governance process under the guidance of the Senior Cost & Solutions Manager.
• Work with Bid Managers and provide the technical development of bespoke FM solutions, including the preparation of detailed pricing (estimating), in accordance with departmental processes and procedures.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with colleagues from operational and operational support functions to collaboratively analyse client requirements, develop compelling solutions and develop detailed pricing that deliver the agreed win themes and bid strategy for each bid.
• Co-ordinate with the Procurement Department to develop FM supplier pricing, including development of specifications, identification, and briefing of suppliers and analysis of supplier pricing submissions.
• Work with the Bid Manager and Bid Co-ordinator to co-ordinate the preparation of graphics and supporting material to support bid responses.
• Work with the Senior Cost & Solutions Manager and Finance/ Commercial Departments to validate accuracy and competitiveness of detailed pricing solutions and models
• Develop and maintain a technical and pricing database, including mapping actual costs and solutions delivered by the operational teams to support continuous improvement in the development of high-quality solutions

The person:

• Detailed understanding of Hard FM maintenance or engineering disciplines including pricing
• Must have technical M&E maintenance background
• Experience of job costing/ solution development for commercial proposals
• Strong organisational and process skills
• Excellent Excel and MS Word skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Car allowance
• Private health care
• 360 health screening
• Competitive pension scheme
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme 

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

Bouygues E&S Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.