PTSG Building Access Specialist
Estimating Lead
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Estimating Lead at NSS Maintenance
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Car Allowance: £6,000 Location: Altrincham
About NSS Maintenance
NSS Maintenance are a working at height contractor operating throughout the UK. They provide facilities management and refurbishment services to clients in commercial, retail, and industrial sectors. The team maintains four UK depots and employs 600 employees directly, operating a fully serviced truck-mounted access fleet for both reactive and planned maintenance, cleaning, and more.
Role Overview
As the Estimating Lead for the Maintenance division, you will ensure the delivery of accurate, competitive tenders across a diverse range of projects. Your responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Head of Estimating in overseeing quote approvals and maintaining quality control standards.
- Mentoring junior estimators, providing guidance to extenders, and covering Head of Estimating duties during annual leave.
- Collaborating closely with surveyors, contract managers, and the sales team.
Responsibilities
Key Duties Include:
- Maintaining quality control standards across all maintenance quotations.
- Supporting and mentoring junior estimators.
- Ensuring all opportunities are completed within agreed SLAs (Service Level Agreements).
- Collaborating with surveyors to enhance site data accuracy.
- Offering technical input and support to the sales team on complex or high-value opportunities.
- Assisting in refining estimating processes and documentation for clarity and efficiency.
- Leading the preparation and submission of maintenance tenders from enquiry to award.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications, and site constraints to ensure a full understanding of project scope.
- Engaging in the bid/no bid process for strategic decision-making.
- Building strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
- Attending site surveys and client meetings where required to support maintenance quotes and bids.
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Requirements
Essential Skills and Attributes:
- Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for accuracy and consistency, both in technical documentation and costing.
- Analytical Thinker: The ability to assess complex information and make sound, data-driven decisions.
- Supportive Leader: Enjoy mentoring others and fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Organised: The capacity to manage multiple estimates and deadlines efficiently, without compromising on quality.
- Proactive Communicator: Confident in engaging with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Integrity-Driven: Upholding NSS values and leading by example through professionalism and ethical standards.
Benefits
Company Perks:
- Free onsite parking
- Free refreshments in a friendly and sociable office environment
- Opportunities for progression and development within the company
- 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
- Monthly Reward and Recognition Scheme, rewarding top performers with vouchers for various retailers
- 10% discount trade card at B&Q
- Day off for your birthday after sufficient length of service
- Eye care vouchers
- Referral bonus scheme
- Medicash health cash plan, offering discounts on:
- Dental care
- Health screening
- Gym memberships
- Store discounts
- Specialist consultations
- Armed Forces Covenant support: Guaranteed interview for ex-servicemen and women who meet the role's minimum criteria.
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About PTSG
PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe. The group delivers services in:
- Access & Safety
- Electrical Services
- Building Access
- Fire Solutions
- Water Treatment
The business supports over 90,000 customers across 200,000 buildings, offering 170 different services through 3,300 specialists.
PTSG is committed to:
- Being a great place to work
- Ensuring a great experience for business partners
The group is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity, equality, and inclusion. Dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace, PTSG welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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