Estimator

Estimator Required Working for a well renowned and reputable FM business who are known UK wide to be a leading name in the indutry. Prioritising people in everything they do from their clients to the staff that work for them, ensuring positive working environments and the opportunity develop and progress your career in the direction you want. Role: Estimator Location: Barrow-in-furness Job Type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 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 the client's 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. Requirements to meet for application: 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