FPM are recruiting – Estimator Position Available

Position: Permanent Estimator Role

Reports to: The Managing Director

Location: Coventry

Salary: Competitive salary and package

About FPM

FPM Group offers refurbishment, fit out, facilities management and mechanical and electrical solutions to the commercial, industrial, educational and retail sectors.

FPM Group has a reputation for the highest standard of service, quality and delivery, regardless of the size or value of the project.

Not only do we strive to deliver quality and cost effective solutions, we also make it our priority to provide solutions in keeping with today’s tight environmental regulations. FPM Group is fully committed to the ethos of sustainability and the protection of the environment.

FPM carries out all of its operations in an honest, trustworthy manner all the time keeping its integrity intact.

FPM Vision

To be the top refurbishment, fit out, FM and M+E contractor and to be recognised in the local area and wider West Midlands region as leaders in our industry. We want to be continually the best at what we do, consistently providing clients with a quality service.

We will be known for our honesty, trustworthiness and integrity.

Our aim is to secure the future of the business so that we can offer security for all who work in and with FPM Group.

Job overview

The estimator will be based at the Coventry office and will provide estimating support to FPM.

The role will suit candidates who wish to pursue a career in estimating in a business that is growing. The estimator will become integral within the central hub of FPM’s operations.

The successful applicant will be required to provide estimates and complete tenders for our existing clients whilst also working on new client projects.

The estimator will be involved in scoping of the works and client negotiations.

The role will involve a mixture of office based workflow and meeting with clients to win new business. You will be reviewing and responding to tender enquiries, gathering quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers. The role will also involve analysing risk and submitting accurate, commercially viable quotations.

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be self -sufficient and have a pro -active approach to their role, able to work under pressure and to have initiative to work autonomously in a supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will have proven relevant experience. You will be required to travel to sites and meetings and as such a UK driving license is essential.

Ideally you will be academically qualified in a relevant discipline with either: BTECs, A levels, an HNC, HND or bachelor degree in an industry-relevant subject, which can include civil, structural or mechanical engineering, quantity surveying and construction management.

Membership of a relevant professional body may be beneficial for your career prospects.

Desirable skills include:

Experience in the Industry; Strong Customer-Facing Skills; Sales; Customer Service; Self-Management: Initiative; Ability to Manage Workload; Timely; Self-Motivating; Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills; Problem Solving; Strong Numeric Skills; Networking; Attention to Detail; A Methodical Approach to Work; Commercial Awareness; Team working; Relationship-building and Influencing skills;

Negotiation; Organisation and Time Management.

If you have a desire to work in a growing business, in the first instance, please send your CV with a covering letter including your current salary/package to: Jacky@firstprojectmaintenance.co.uk