Whitestone Resourcing Limited

Our client is a prominent UK Facilities Management service provider and seeking a strategic and experienced Bid Solutions Lead to join the team, and manage the end to end bid process across mainly private sector FM bids. This is a hybrid role, a combination of working from home with travel to a nearby office in the North or Midlands Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement effective bid strategies to secure contracts across various sectors, including corporate real estate, retail, manufacturing, industrial etc • Oversee the entire bid process, from initial identification of opportunities to submission and post-tender activities. • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful bid submissions. • Maintain a thorough understanding of public procurement rules, regulations, and tender procedures. • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform bidding strategies. Ideal Candidate Profile: • Experience: Years of experience in bid project management and tender writing within the FM sector. • Expertise: Proven track record in bidding for contracts ideally with private sector clients • Skills: • Strong project management skills. • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance. • Excellent strategic thinking and analytical abilities. • Proven leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders. • Solid understanding of public procurement rules and tender procedures.

We are currently working with a leading Housing & Building Maintenance provider to recruit a Bid Writer for their growing bid/business development team. The role will be fully remote based, with very occasional travel The role holder will work with team members, internal and external stakeholders to develop, write and edit material for bids ensuring it meets both customer specifications and company standards and requirements, in order to win bids. Responsibilities: Write, review and edit bidding material, to ensure consistency of style, content and message and conformance to customer specification, scoring criteria and Company s commercial policy. Ensure Win Themes are reflected in bid responses and maximise potential to achieve highest possible quality scores Work closely with Operations, and Central Support Services to coordinate and review bid response content contributing to operational and commercial modeling as appropriate Ensure operationally viable, creative solutions that reflect best practice and value for money are submitted. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to share information and ensure that all requirements relating to tender documents are understood and taken into account. Requirements: Analytical mind Experience of bids in the public sector sector, ideally in the housing/maintenance arena Excellent written and verbal communication skills Track record in successful Bid writing, ideally for public sector clients Commercial awareness Innovation

We are currently working with a UK Facilities Management Services provider to recruit a Contract Manager to oversee a large complex site in the Glasgow area The role: Responsible for operational delivery of all services 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 Development of good working relationships with all stakeholder parties and resolution of all issues arising where the risks as above reside with the business. Identify account development and / or improvement opportunities where achievable whilst minimising risks to contract financial performance. Candidate requirements: 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. 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. 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 Exceptional people management skills

Quantity Surveyor Location: Hybrid Working with UK-Wide Travel Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity A leading provider of essential public and private sector services is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its Facilities Management division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of lifecycle, capital works and dilapidation projects across a large and complex estate. Working closely with Commercial, Procurement and Operational teams, you will help drive value, manage risk and ensure robust financial control across a range of maintenance and improvement programmes. The role offers a blend of home-based working and travel to sites across the UK, making it ideal for a commercially astute professional looking for variety, autonomy and long-term career development. Key Responsibilities Prepare pricing schedules, tender documentation, bills of quantities and cost estimates for lifecycle, capital and dilapidation works. Support procurement and tender processes, including bid evaluations, clarifications and commercial assessments. Manage project costs, variations, valuations and financial reporting. Support pre- and post-contract administration, ensuring contractual compliance throughout project lifecycles. Assist with contract close-out activities, including final accounts and commercial settlements. Identify and mitigate commercial risks across active and planned projects. Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and procurement teams to maximise value and performance. Administer contracts under NEC, JCT and bespoke contractual arrangements. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess: A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent construction/commercial qualification. Membership of, or working towards, a recognised professional body such as RICS, CIOB or CIPS. Experience within Facilities Management, Estates, Construction, Building Services or Capital Projects environments. Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts. Proven experience managing costs, variations, valuations and final accounts. Excellent numerical, analytical and commercial skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required. What's on Offer? Salary of 55,000 - 60,000 depending on experience. Company car or cash allowance. Performance-related bonus scheme. Hybrid working model. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Option to purchase additional annual leave. Contributory pension scheme. Private health and wellbeing support. Extensive learning and development opportunities. Professional membership and qualification support. Employee discount platform. Paid volunteering day. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a large and growing organisation. Apply Now If you're a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business delivering major facilities management and estate improvement programmes across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

We are currently working with a leading Facilities Management service provider to recruit a Technical Project Manager on a 6 month contract, to work across a Healthcare portfolio in the High Wycombe area The contracts currently deliver key services in Mechanical and Electrical systems (M&E), Premises Management and Full Lifecycle replacement. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. As Hard Services Manager you will work as part of the Services team providing legislative and operational advice, guidance and support to operational management and sourcing specialist services where applicable to ensure that we are able to deliver consistent service delivery within contractual and financial parameters. Requirements: Essential Criteria: Mechanical & Electrical and Health & Safety Qualification (NEBOSH). Competent in the use of Excel and Microsoft Project. Experience of audit and compliance work within the relevant building services. Experience of working in a Hospital/NHS setting Well developed Team working skills, with the ability to also work on your own initiative. Operational knowledge of Hard FM services. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Commercially astute with proven track record in advising on cost effective solutions, key technical delivery, implementation and full operational control.