Estimator

Job Title: Estimator – Facilities Management

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially astute Estimator to join our Facilities Management team. You will be responsible for managing and delivering high-quality tender and estimating opportunities across the FM division, supporting both new business and existing contract expansions. This role plays a key part in ensuring pricing accuracy, profitability, and the commercial success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate tenders and budgets for Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) assets across existing contracts and new opportunities.
• Ensure all pricing submissions are completed on time and in accordance with business goals and commercial expectations.
• Carry out site surveys and develop pricing solutions based on findings.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships in a professional and timely manner throughout the bidding process.
• Work closely with commercial, operational, and bid teams to develop tender strategies and pricing documents.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricing for goods, services, and labour.
• Create and submit commercial bid documentation for Commercial Review Board (CRB) approval.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with different contract forms and project deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, minimum margin requirements, and job costing procedures.
• Support bid and contract renewal activities with robust commercial and technical input.
• Liaise with internal departments including Finance, Design, Procurement, HR, Estimating, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environmental).
• Prepare reports for senior management as required.

Health & Safety

All employees must comply with legal health and safety obligations. You are expected to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others and follow all company health & safety policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Based in or able to work from the Central Belt of Scotland
• Excellent written, verbal, and IT communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness within the M&E or Facilities Management sector
• Proven experience in estimating within construction, maintenance, or facility services
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Experience completing and submitting BoQs, quotations, and full tender documents
• Knowledge of sustainability and green project pricing

Desirable:

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction, Building Services, or a related discipline
• Experience with pricing sustainable/green initiatives
• Familiarity with a range of contract types and commercial terms

Core Competencies

• Providing Direction: Clear communication of goals and expectations
• Results Through People: Coaching and developing team capabilities
• Drive for Excellence: Delivery of consistently high-quality work
• Teamwork: Building and leading high-performing, collaborative teams
• Communication: Clear and confident with both internal and external stakeholders
• Planning & Execution: Efficient management of time, resources, and priorities
• Commercial Awareness: Understanding margins, cost control, and ROI
• Risk Management: Identification and mitigation of commercial and operational risks
• Customer Focus: Building strong client relationships and ensuring satisfaction
• HSE Management: Promotion of health, safety, and environmental best practices

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Dalkia

At Dalkia, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace diversity in all forms and actively promote an environment where individuality is celebrated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Together, we strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Apply now to be part of a team that delivers excellence in Facilities Management through innovation, expertise, and collaboration.