Estimator

About Us:

KSD Support Services Ltd, part of the KSD Group is one of the fastest growing, privately owned, building maintenance and facilities management support services companies in the UK. KSD Support Services Ltd are a well-recognised and respected brand in the UK facilities management marketplace, delivering high levels of service to key blue-chip clients.

Purpose of the Job:

The Estimator will play a crucial role in evaluating project costs, preparing accurate estimates, and ensuring that projects remain within budget. This position requires a strong understanding of cost control measures and the ability to analyse various factors that influence project expenses.

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 on a daily basis;
• 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 in order to prepare accurate estimates;
• Assessing the levels of risk on projects;
• Support, coach and advise junior members of the team.

Essential

• 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

• 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.

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.

Additional Information:

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

Pre-Employment Checks:

If you are successful, we will undertake standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes employment referencing, verifying your right to work in the UK and verifying your driving licence (if applicable).