Estimator

Overview

Some see what’s behind them. We see what’s beyond.

Estimator - Facilities Management

Location: Robertson House, Stirling

Contract - Full time Permanent

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Estimator, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.  

Your new role

What you’ll do:

• Review invitatin to tender (ITT) documents and specifications to understand client requirements.
• Assess the scope for hard services (e.g. M&E, fabric maintenance), soft services (e.g. cleaning, security, catering), or total FM (integrated).
• Collaborate with bid teams and senior management to develop a winning strategy and approach.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, based on subcontractor quotes, and self-delivery rates
• Factor in lifecycle costing, possible year-on-year savings, staffing models, and risk contingencies.
• Obtain and analyse subcontractor and supplier quotes for specialist services.
• Ensure quotes are aligned with the tender requirements and value for money.
• Define and cost labour requirements, shift patterns, and productivity rates for service delivery.
• Work with operational teams to validate assumptions and delivery models.
• Ensure tenders comply with legal, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify and quantify risks (e.g., inflation, TUPE, paymech)
• Work closely with bid managers, business development, and technical experts to align pricing with the written submission.
• Participate in bid reviews, pricing validations, and governance processes.
• Use data and insights from previous bids, industry benchmarks, and FM market trends to inform pricing strategy
• Support bid presentations, attend client meetings, and respond to clarification questions post-submission

What you’ll need:

• Degree level in relevant Facilities Management related discipline preferred or 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experienced in the Facilities Management Sector
• Highly customer-focused focused both internal and external
• Excellent communication skills with the skill and ability to present to the board of directors
• Must have an exceptional understanding of SFG20

Who we’re looking for:

The role of an estimator is critical in preparing competitive, accurate and compliant bids for all FM tenders. The main responsibilities require a blend of technical, commercial and project management skills as well as a clear understanding of pricing to industry standards

What's in it for me

Working the Robertson Way 

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

We listen  

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

We are professional  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

We take responsibility  

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

We are determined to succeed  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

We are one team  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions)
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice
• Private Healthcare
• Company Car or Car allowance

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves. 

Apply now 

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you