Estimator

Unify are delighted to be recruiting an Estimator for our global FM client. £65,000pa DOE + car allowance 25 days holiday + BH Flex Benefits (discount scheme) Monday - Friday 07.30 - 16.30 Job Purpose: To form part of the Business Development Team in meeting Sales Targets and company objectives – both renewals and new opportunities Principal Accountabilities: * To manage the bid and resource co-ordination process involving both direct and indirect staff management. * Propose innovative solutions to deliver client requirements. * To have industry knowledge to keep abreast of competitors methodologies. * Provide information and prepare and compilation of proposal submissions including solution and option appraisal of new methods of FM Service delivery to identify valid and viable commercial delivery options. * Proactive approach to the continuous improvement in communications, management procedures and systems to maximise profitability and improve operational efficiencies. * Management of the implementation of ‘best practice’ arising from consultation and liaison with external bodies and other EFS divisions. * Management of the implementation of common practice across the division to ensure meaningful commercial and operational datum’s are established. * Use of BMF Estimating package / system to verify validity of bids. * Obtaining specialist subcontractor costs. * Read and understand the client requests / documentation. * Formulate bid based on BDM brief where required. * Labour loading of asset information. * Attend site visits as required across the UK as part of the bid process. * Assist in the production of correspondence and documentation. * Update Pipeline Reporting System and to contribute, to the generation of BD Management information reports. * Attend Divisional Bid Meetings. * Progressing submitted tenders. * Assist in formulation of tender returns. * Establishing agreed benchmarks for performance. * Measurement of performance versus contracted requirements. * Identification of a broad range of cost saving initiatives in line with contractual obligations. * Interactions with client organisations as required, providing meaningful reports and proactive data and information. * Other duties as directed by the Commercial Manager. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience: * Educated to HNC/HND Standard (or equivalent). * Excellent management experience. * Must hold relevant qualification in quantity surveying (degree level preferable) * Experience working within a QS capacity * Relevant experience of estimating within the FM Industry. * Experience of working in an SFG20 environment is desirable. * Proficient IT Skills to include, Word, Powerpoint and EXCEL