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