HEAD OF ESTIMATING AND COMMERCIAL
Are you an experienced Estimator, Estimating Manager or Commercial Manager?
Do you have experience in the building services or facilities management sector?
Are you looking to join a growing business that values innovation, expertise and career growth?
Why Ford Mainwaring?
Ford Mainwaring is a privately owned business with over 45 years of experience in mechanical and electrical installations and maintenance. We are a reputable established business with a strong operational spread across the UK. We provide the full range of Facilities Management and M&E services including refurbishment and repair, planned maintenance, installation, energy conservation and project design.
As the Head of Estimating and Commercial, you will take ownership of the business’s full range of commercial activities, from estimating through to final account agreements.
You will be required to support the business’s project delivery teams with site surveys, estimation, technical queries, commercial reviews of terms and conditions, and procurement. You will also lead on estimating all major projects that come into the business.
The role will report directly to the Head of Operations and will also have a direct interface with the Board of Directors.
This opportunity will be based in the Stoke on Trent office and will involve travel across the Midlands and North West of the UK visiting various sites.
Due to continued business growth, there is no better time to join the Ford Mainwaring team!
The role will include:
- Documenting, developing, and improving Commercial Policies and Procedures.
- Producing fully costed, detailed, and accurate estimates in response to surveys, requests for quotations, or tenders.
- Collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, and other team members to support them to ensure accurate and complete estimates/prices are submitted.
- Supporting business development activities, including assisting with Framework and Bid submission packs.
- Full commercial ownership of all framework agreements held by the business.
- Be responsible for examining all tender documentation and advising on bid prospects and potential win strategies.
- Control costs and effectively manage budgets, reporting to the SMT on a regular basis.
- Undertake contract review process with projects team, challenging project costs and reporting project performance to SMT.
What we need from you:
- Possess excellent experience in a similar surveying/estimating management role.
- Previous experience in mechanical engineering, electrical installation, or facilities management.
- M&E/Building Services-related qualification.
- Commercial acumen with the ambition to be part of a growing company.
- Ability to secure new business opportunities.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to support major bid processes.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the company at client meetings.
What we can offer you:
- Car allowance
- Business mileage
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Nest Pension Scheme
- 3 x Salary Death in Service Cover
- All IT equipment provided
- Annual performance-related bonus
Essential Details
Position – Head of Estimating and Commercial
Location – Based in Stoke-on-Trent with travel to various sites across the Midlands and North West
Salary – £55-60k + car allowance
Think you’ve got what we need?
Then click APPLY today or contact Jo James on 01782 710147 or careers@fordmainwaring.co.uk for further information.
Commitment to Armed Forces Veterans: In line with the Armed Forces Covenant that we have signed, we are proud to support armed forces veterans in their transition to civilian employment. To demonstrate this commitment, we offer guaranteed interviews to all armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria for a given role.
Privacy notice: At Ford Mainwaring we take your privacy seriously. We process personal data relating to people who apply for job vacancies with us or who send speculative job applications (this could include name, address, email, phone no., qualifications, employment history). The information provided by a candidate will only be processed and used to contact you as part of the recruitment process – note, we may contact you about the specific job you have applied for or about other vacancies which we feel you may be suitable for.