Senior FM and Asset Verification Estimator
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Location: UK Wide, Manchester , GB
Company: Bureau Veritas
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing FM & Asset Verification team in the UK. In this critical client-facing role, you will produce accurate, competitive, and tailored cost estimates across a range of Facilities Management (FM) and technical service requirements. This is a home-based position, with travel to client sites as needed.
You will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to develop robust pricing models that support multi-service opportunities and help drive growth across our business portfolios.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct site surveys and high-level technical assessments to collect accurate data for estimating.
- Work directly with clients and internal teams to develop detailed, customer-specific pricing solutions.
- Support the development and expansion of FM & Asset Verification service lines by identifying new opportunities within existing and new client portfolios.
- Interpret and extract technical information from HVAC documentation, specifications, and asset registers to produce cost estimates for multiple business units.
- Apply SFG20 maintenance standards to build compliant PPM pricing schedules and cost models.
- Work collaboratively with Asset Integrity Surveyors to cleanse data and support client project requirements, using ASSET CALC asset collection software.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver multi-service proposals and enhance client engagement.Collaborate with FM operations, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure estimates align with delivery capabilities.Engage with internal and external suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and technical information.
- Prepare tender documentation, including detailed cost breakdowns, using financial tools and Excel.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of FM/HVAC technologies, SFG20 updates, and market trends.
- Contribute to bid submissions and participate in client presentations when required.
What are we looking for:
- Proven background in Facilities Management or Building Services.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience using FM standards, including SFG20.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, asset registers, and maintenance schedules.
- Competent user of estimating software and Microsoft Excel.Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
What’s in it for you:
We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career. We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.
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- Salary of £45,000 per annum
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays, plus an option to carry over 5 days
- Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
- Flexible working
- Flexible benefits scheme, to suit what is important to you including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, GymFlex, Techscheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance
- Health and Wellbeing Support through; Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services
- Working for an Industry leading global Inspection company
Why Bureau Veritas:
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging culture, where individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
At Bureau Veritas you can benefit from a busy and varied client facing environment, working with market leaders across a wide range of sectors including but not limited to:
Food manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Banking, Retail, Logistics, Power and Utilities including Nuclear, Automotive, Public Sector, Mobile Plant, Emergency Services, Transport and Construction.
We pride ourselves on our partnership approach, which means you will be encouraged to develop strong client relationships - combining technical expertise with service excellence to exceed your clients’ expectations.