Commercial and Pre-Contract Lead
Are you a commercially minded individual with a strong building services background and a knack for building strong business relationships?
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.
Join Ford Mainwaring as our
Commercial and Contracts Lead
, where you will lead our commercial initiatives, shape our estimating and tendering process and explore opportunities to continually grow the business.
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.
Due to continued business growth, there is no better time to join the Ford Mainwaring team
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.
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/commercial management role.
· Previous experience in mechanical engineering, electrical installation, or facilities management.
· M&E or 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:
· Up to £60,000 (Negotiable)
· Generous Car Allowance + Business Mileage
· Annual Performance Related Bonus
· Nest Pension Scheme with Salary Sacrifice Option
· Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Volunteering Day
· x Salary - Death in Service cover
· PerkBox – With additional rewards on birthdays and work anniversaries
· Mental Health Support
· All required IT equipment including Phone, Laptop etc
Essential Details
Position
– Commercial and Pre-Contract Lead
Location
– Based in Stoke-on-Trent with travel to various sites across the Midlands and North West
Salary
– Up to £60k (negotiable) + Car Allowance
Think you've got what we need?
Then click APPLY today or contact
Jo James
via for further information.
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