Estimator

Company Overview:

KSD Support Services Ltd is part of the KSD Group, a leading building maintenance and facilities management provider operating across the UK. The company delivers comprehensive FM services to a portfolio of prestigious clients, including major retail, hospitality, and commercial organisations such as Tesco and Stonegate Group.

Job Purpose:

Preparing accurate cost estimates for projects by gathering information and analysing proposals and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities are detailed below, however KSD Support Services Ltd may require additional responsibilities to be absorbed within reason from time to time to meet business demands.

• Create all small works estimates within the KSD Support Services Ltd business (across all clients).
• Collect client feedback and attend site meetings as and when required.
• Liaising with KSD Support Services Ltd Helpdesk daily.
• Communicate with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects and small works.
• Understand scope of work to bid.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Analise drawings and specifications.
• Provide clear detailed quantity take offs.
• Aim to reach targets set by the Senior Estimator for estimates submitted, either volume or value based.
• Calculating the cost of materials, transport, labour, and equipment hire.
• Researching and assessing information from a variety of sources to prepare accurate estimates.
• Assessing the levels of risk on projects.
• Support, coach and advise junior members of the team.

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of IT platforms, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• The ability to work well as part of a team to achieve both personal and team targets.
• Have a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads.
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment - flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads.
• Strong organisation skills and a high attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in numeracy.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or degree in construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying, structural engineering or civil engineering.
• Member of the RICS or CIOB.
• Knowledge of schedule of rates desirable.
• Awareness of Health and Safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings;
• CSCS Card.

Terms and working conditions of employment.

Working Hours:

• Office Location: Patcham Place, London Road, Brighton, BN1 8YD.
• Working Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Renumeration and Benefits.

Salary & Allowances:

• Annual salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Company Benefits:

• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Friendly working environment.
• Paid team events.
• Paid 30-minute lunch break.
• Free on-site parking.
• Dress down Fridays.
• Workplace Pension contributions - 3% employer, 5% employee