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Estimator & QS
Job Posted: 21 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Boden Group deliver facilities maintenance services and project works to the Ministry of Defence and commercial clients at multiple sites across the South West and South East.
We’re recruiting for a QS & Estimator to support our facilities management and construction teams. This role is key to ensuring our projects and maintenance works are accurately costed, commercially sound, and delivered with confidence..
We offer:
* 37 hour working week with an early finish on Fridays.
* 33 days holiday with the option to Buy/Sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
* Employee rewards platform with discounts on shopping, leisure activities and utilities.
* Employee assistance program offering free counselling sessions and employee wellbeing portal
* Cycle to Work scheme and Car Benefit scheme.
Main Duties of the role:
* Analyse project and contract specifications, drawings, and related documents to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates.
* Produce competitive estimates for materials, labour, equipment, and associated costs for both projects and core FM services.
* Perform accurate quantity take-offs and develop comprehensive cost plans, bills of quantities, and schedules of rates.
* Measure, evaluate, and record project and contract progress to inform cost tracking and variations.
* Undertake site visits to measure, evaluate, and record project works, ensuring alignment with design specifications and project requirements.
* Conduct value engineering assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Support contract variations, identifying financial implications and ensuring compliance with commercial procedures.
* Assist with procurement activities, engaging with supply chain partners and managing framework agreements.
* Prepare invoices, applications for payment, and accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure financial alignment across projects and contracts.
* Identify and mitigate commercial risks for both projects and FM contracts.
* Engage with stakeholders, providing clear guidance on contract queries and cost-related matters.
* Collaborate with project teams, FM teams, and clients to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
* Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and market conditions to inform estimating and surveying practices.
* Continuously improve estimating and commercial procedures to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Required Skills and Abilities:
* Relevant qualification in a surveying-related field, such as Quantity Surveying or Property Surveying.
* Proven experience in cost estimation and commercial management across projects and facilities management contracts.
* Knowledge of facilities management processes and contractual frameworks.
* Familiarity with cost management principles and supplier engagement.
Desirable:
* Accreditation in RICS or a similar professional body.
* Experience with M&E systems and risk management.
* Familiarity with MOD or similar procurement processes.
* IACCM/WCC Practitioner
* CIPS or equivalent
* CIWFM
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