Whitestone Resourcing Limited

We are currently working with a UK Facilities Management Service provider to recruit a Contract Manager to oversee a cluster of public sector sites in the Dumfries area The role: Responsible for operational delivery of all FM services to the buildings within the contract and ensuring that the service is delivered in accordance with all contracted standards & legislation, company policies and procedures such that all company employees, contractors and visitors comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and site policies and procedures. Management of risks identified within service agreement contract and associated performance standards and specifications, including where appropriate whole life costs. Development of good working relationships with all stakeholder parties and resolution of all issues arising where the risks as above reside with the FM provider. Identify account development and / or improvement opportunities where achievable whilst minimising risks to contract financial performance. Candidate requirements: Min 5 + years Experience of operating public sector Buildings IOSH /NEBOSH Record in contract management showing consistency and progression with appropriate levels of experience and responsibility and 5+ years experience in a similar role or environment. Thorough understanding of facilities management methods, systems and safety requirements. Strong team player with an understanding of and willingness to embrace cultural diversity. Management of a multi-disciplinary workforce Experience of identifying and implementing innovative cost effective solutions to operational problems. Effective financial management skills. Have full and thorough understanding of current Health & Safety and FM related legislation and compliance. Desireable: PFI experience in the Public sector for an outsourced provider Experience of working in the Healthcare sector Excellent financial knowledge including forecasting and managing budgets Experience of developing colleagues. Proven track record of success in contract management and retention. Experience of site-based contract management with a significant size of workforce

We are currently working with a leading Building Maintenance provider to recruit a Senior Bid Writer for their growing bid/business development team. The role will be hybrid based, split between home and an office in Waltham Abbey Our client is a market-leading provider of compliance, maintenance, decarbonisation and energy services, delivering critical services to social housing and public sector customers across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of opportunities, they are looking to appoint a talented Senior Bid Writer to support the production of compelling, high-quality tender submissions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bid professional who enjoys creating winning content and wants to play a key role in securing major contracts within the social housing and public sector sectors. The Role You will be responsible for producing engaging, persuasive and high-scoring tender responses across a range of public sector and social housing opportunities. Working closely with operational, commercial and technical experts, you'll develop compelling content, case studies and win themes that clearly demonstrate the company's strengths, experience and value proposition. This role would suit an experienced Bid Writer looking for greater responsibility or an established Senior Bid Writer seeking a new challenge within a growing and successful business. Key Responsibilities Write, edit and review high-quality responses for SQs, PQQs, ITTs and framework opportunities. Interpret client requirements and develop tailored responses that maximise scoring potential. Work with operational and technical subject matter experts to gather information and develop content. Create compelling case studies, evidence and supporting documentation. Support the development of bid strategies and key win themes. Ensure all bid content is compliant, accurate and aligned to client requirements. Coordinate clarification questions and responses throughout the tender process. Maintain and continuously improve the bid content library. Support presentation materials and client interviews where required. Participate in bid reviews and lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement. About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within: Social Housing Facilities Management Repairs & Maintenance Compliance Services Construction Property Services Public Sector Outsourcing You'll ideally possess: Proven experience as a Bid Writer or Senior Bid Writer. Excellent written communication and editing skills. Experience producing winning tenders within public sector procurement environments. The ability to translate technical information into clear, compelling responses. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Experience working to tight deadlines across multiple opportunities. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of social housing, compliance or maintenance services would be highly advantageous.

Our client is a market-leading provider of compliance, maintenance, decarbonisation and energy services, delivering essential works to social housing and public sector clients across the UK. With a strong reputation for service excellence and long-term partnerships, they continue to experience significant growth and are now looking to appoint an experienced Estimator to support their expanding work-winning function. The location for the role in Hybrid , with office visits 1-2 times per week This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly successful business where your expertise will directly influence the securing of major contracts and frameworks. The Role Working closely with the Bid and Business Development teams, you'll be responsible for developing accurate and commercially robust cost models for planned maintenance, compliance, repairs, asset investment and energy-related projects. You'll play a key role in supporting tender submissions, helping to shape pricing strategies and ensuring bids are both competitive and profitable. Key Responsibilities Prepare detailed estimates and pricing models for public sector and social housing tenders. Analyse tender documentation, specifications, pricing schedules and client requirements. Liaise with operational, commercial and procurement teams to gather information and validate assumptions. Develop labour, material, subcontractor and overhead cost models. Review opportunities and identify commercial risks and value engineering solutions. Support bid submissions with pricing narratives and commercial responses. Produce cashflow forecasts, cost breakdowns and pricing reports. Participate in tender reviews, adjudications and submission sign-off meetings. Maintain and develop estimating databases and pricing tools. Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance estimating accuracy and win rates. About You We're keen to speak with individuals who have experience estimating within one or more of the following sectors: Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Compliance Services Asset Investment Facilities Management Mechanical & Electrical Services Decarbonisation & Retrofit Construction or Property Services You'll ideally have: Proven estimating experience within a service-led or contracting environment. Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills. Experience pricing public sector or framework opportunities. Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets. The ability to interpret technical specifications and translate them into accurate cost models. Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities. A proactive and detail-focused approach.

Our client is a market-leading provider of compliance, maintenance, decarbonisation and energy services, delivering essential works to social housing and public sector clients across the UK. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and long-standing customer relationships, the business continues to secure major contract wins and is investing further in its work-winning function. This can be a hybrid role with 1-2 days in the office and the rest remote As part of this growth, we are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, winning tender submissions across social housing, compliance, maintenance and energy services. The role offers the opportunity to work on strategically important bids while influencing the future growth of the business. The Role This is a hands-on Bid Manager position, ideal for someone who combines excellent bid management capabilities with strong writing skills. You'll be responsible for managing opportunities from qualification through to submission, coordinating subject matter experts, developing compelling win strategies and producing high-quality responses that clearly articulate value to prospective clients. Working closely with senior leadership, operational teams and commercial stakeholders, you'll play a pivotal role in securing long-term contracts and framework agreements across the public sector and social housing markets. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of PQQs, SQs, ITTs and framework submissions. Develop bid programmes and manage tender activities to ensure timely delivery. Facilitate bid kick-off meetings and coordinate contributions from stakeholders across the business. Develop clear win themes and compelling value propositions aligned to client requirements. Write, review and refine high-scoring quality responses. Manage clarification questions and tender communications. Ensure all submissions are compliant, commercially robust and completed to a high standard. Coordinate presentations, interviews and bid defence activities. Maintain bid libraries, case studies and supporting collateral. Conduct lessons learned and post-tender reviews to drive continuous improvement. About You We're interested in speaking with candidates who have experience within: Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance Compliance Services Facilities Management Decarbonisation & Retrofit Construction or Property Services Public Sector Outsourcing You'll ideally possess: Proven experience in a Bid Manager, Senior Bid Writer or Proposal Manager role. A strong track record of delivering winning public sector tenders. Excellent written communication and bid writing skills. Experience managing multiple complex opportunities simultaneously. Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills. A strategic mindset with the ability to identify and develop winning solutions. Knowledge of public procurement processes and frameworks. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Procurement Business Partner - Facilities Management Location: Solihull Area / Hybrid Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join a major UK projects and facilities operation, supporting a substantial capital projects programme across a diverse national portfolio. This is a highly visible role where you'll act as the link between procurement and operational delivery teams, ensuring projects achieve best value, supplier performance, commercial compliance and successful delivery outcomes. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, project teams and supply chain partners to influence strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Lead procurement and sourcing activities across capital projects and planned works programmes. Drive value for money, operational efficiency and supplier performance improvements. Manage tendering processes and competitive procurement exercises. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors. Support supplier onboarding, governance and compliance requirements. Work alongside project, commercial and operational teams to mitigate risk and ensure robust contractual arrangements. Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-creation initiatives across the supply chain. Champion supplier relationship management, innovation and best practice procurement processes. About You We're interested in speaking with procurement professionals who can demonstrate: 5+ years' procurement experience within construction, capital projects, engineering, infrastructure, property or FM environments. Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills. Experience managing complex supplier relationships and strategic sourcing activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior level. Knowledge of project procurement and supply chain management. CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous. Experience within public sector, construction or large outsourced service environments would be beneficial. What's on Offer? 65,000 - 70,000 basic salary Car allowance Annual performance bonus Excellent pension and benefits package Genuine career progression opportunities Exposure to large-scale, high-profile projects across the UK If you're looking for a role where you can influence procurement strategy, shape supplier partnerships and play a key role in delivering complex capital projects, we'd love to hear from you.