Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

At GRAHAM, we're not just one of the UK's leading Facilities Management and Construction providers - we're also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients' easier.

Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we're committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.

The successful QS will provide commercial support to the operations teams as they deliver planned maintenance, reactive maintenance and project works throughout the region. There will also be a requirement to assist in preparing tender estimates for project works.

• Reporting to: Commercial Manager
• Location: Redditch
• Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: Competitive, Plus Car Allowance

Benefits:

• Up to 36 days paid annual leave
• Excellent Company Pension
• Free Life Assurance - 6 times annual salary
• Training and Development
• Discounted Private Health Care Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

The Estimator / Quantity Surveyor will:

• Prepare and submit Estimates and Target Costs for minor works and planned projects based on first principles.
• Prepare and submit competitive tender bids
• Ensure timely submission of account applications.
• Prepare and submit Contract interim valuations.
• Prepare and submit variation claims.
• Prepare interim cost reports including P/L report.
• Ensure timely submission of final account applications.
• Prepare anticipated Final costs versus Final Forecast Recovery.
• Close liaison with the client(s) commercial teams.
• Payment of subcontractor accounts as and when required.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documents.
• Set-up and keep up to date RFI/COI Schedules in conjunction with the Contract Managers.
• Report on buying gains/losses including the reporting of any future potential financial problems.
• Negotiate rates/prices with subcontractors.
• Attend progress / commercial meetings and represent the company in a commercial capacity.
• Prepare and update cashflow/expenditure profiles.
• Manage contract WIP reduction, sales revenue and profit targets.
• Work closely with the Contract teams; ensure optimum delivery of contracts whilst exercising control of costs, procurement, and management of the supply chain.
• Work closely with the billing manager to continually improve and innovate cost reporting and invoicing for contracts.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• A BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying (including a commercial placement) or a minimum of three years' experience of managing cost elements of construction projects, reactive maintenance and minor works
• Demonstrate previous experience in a QS role particularly within Hard FM Maintenance contracts.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the market.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of general building methods.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Experience of managing profit and loss accounts and working to budgetary targets
• Initiating, drafting and reviewing documents
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT applications- e.g. Excel, Microsoft Word
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of commercial and contractual issues in relation to Facilities Management and NEC 4

Desirable Criteria:

• 3rd Level Qualification
• Experience of working within the blue light and educational sectors
• Experience in open book accounting contracts.
• Experience in Schedules of Rates i.e. NSR & BCIS.

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

About Us

GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we're not just one of the UK's leading Total FM providers - we're also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients' easier. Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we're committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:

• Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
• Projects and Minor Works
• Compliance Services
• Fire and Security Services
• Energy Services
• Traffic Management.