Estimator

OVERVIEW:

Our client provides hard and soft FM services, grounds maintenance and energy services for single and multi-site locations throughout the UK.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Ownership and management of the estimating function of FM bid management (HFM, SFM, TFM and Single service).
• Manage and develop benchmarking costing models.
• Work closely with other relevant teams including Business Development and Commercial Management to fully understand risk and financial implications.
• Additional duties to include the positive contribution to the FM Strategy & Business Development department.

DUTIES:

• Prepare analytical estimates for the full cost of the service.
• Work closely with the operational team to develop detailed and achievable Service Methodologies and agree with clients.
• Provide specialist estimating advice and support generally and particularly in respect of tenders and proposals and commenting upon win themes, commercial models, analysis and option appraisals.
• Attend site visits as required across the UK as part of the bid process.
• Obtain specialist subcontractor costs.
• Labour loading of asset information.
• Produce bottom up and overview pricing methodologies
• Propose innovative solutions to deliver client requirements.
• Contribute to the bid submission documentation and interviews as required.
• Keep abreast of competitors methodologies.
• Mentor and develop estimating skills throughout the business.
• Prepare estimating ‘handover packs’ to Operation’s upon Contract win.
• Provide on-going support to site teams relating to estimate and key assumptions.
• Obtain feedback from site teams on estimating adequacy and current costs.
• Contribute to the generation of BD Management information reports.
• Ensure where appropriate accurate and timely financial information is presented to the Finance department.
• To uphold the combined vision, values and ethos and that of our stakeholders at all times.
• To actively engage with Communities, supporting and contributing to projects and programmes delivered.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of him/her in the role.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree level in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience
• Experienced FM Professional
• Highly customer focused
• Excellent communication skills