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