Fawkes & Reece are aiding a specialist engineering company who provide services to the UK'S transport network across aviation , rail and more. They are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Regional Aviation projects commercial team based from their Heathrow office. The role will include working on a variety of civil engineering and Airport infrastructure contract where you will be heading up a team , tendering and pre contract.

The successful applicant will have demonstrate experience in a similar role and have the ability to communicate professionally at all levels. You must have successfully held a senior role within a commercial team previously , have experience with NEC form of contract and a degree in either Quantity Surveying or an equivalent .

Duties will include:

• Leading the commercial function across a wide variety of projects, both within existing frameworks and stand-alone projects, to ensure successful project delivery
• Acting as a focal point for all commercial activities across a series of projects, ensuring contract commercial deliverable and timescales are met and delivered within the companies values
• Assisting in the review of contractual documentation at tender stage
• Undertake the commercial function on strategic projects, from pre-contract, through to final account, including sub-contract management, forecasting, valuation management and cashflow

If this role seems like something of interest to you please get in touch with Toby at Fawkes & Reece London.

Mobile - 07305026098

Email-Tjordan@frLondon.co.uk

1. Position Summary

The position of Estimator is responsible for coordinating/liaising (as appropriate) with members of the Design & Operations Team from project implementation through to project completion to verify compliance against tendered estimates and to check construction costs against site budgets.

Performance at this level requires some developmental experience in budget tracking, understanding of contract terms, accounting principles, use of financial project management software (CANDY) and Industry used contract standards (e.g. FIDIC) and billing procedures.

2. Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contracts

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

· Preparation in Microsoft Excel and/or CCS Candy of Estimates, Quotations, Budgets prior to final review and approval by Senior Management. High skill level in software, accuracy, attention to detail, and pride in good presentation is imperative.

· To develop a robust pricing strategy. Continual review of estimating processes & procedures to ensure they are effective, efficient and complied with.

· Review of all Estimates prior to final review and approval by Senior Management. Co-ordination & management of the overall Review/Approval process.

· Preparation of estimating write-ups in support of Proposals.

· Acquire an adequate knowledge of the Company’s range of trade practices including hangar facilities, specialist building systems, docking systems, and MEP works.

· Work closely with the Business Development Management to materialise opportunities.

· Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input

· Assistance to Design and MEP Departments to finalise quantity estimates and procurement requirements.

· Interface with global locations to support estimates as appropriate, their processes, documentation standardisation, and structure.

· Source suitable suppliers appropriate to project location. Establish and build contacts within the subcontractor and supplier market.

· Possible overseas travel to Project-related locations (typically 1 week duration) as deemed necessary to facilitate above activities.

· Provide brief reports on the above activities, as required/requested

· Assist Commercial Manager with EAR (and other required forms) for site requests, modifications, and job closures.

· Become familiar with client-specific contractual requirements.

· Internal and external negotiation

· Extracts required information from project staff as needed to develop subcontracts and subcontract work authorizations

· Prepares, maintains, and implements program specific subcontracting plan and procedures

· Develops sourcing strategies for the procurement of goods and services

· Performs and documents commercial analysis and documents technical analysis

· Gathers, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates

· Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects

· Reads and interprets project scopes of work and works with project and task leads to determine project needs

· Performs all aspects of estimating during the construction phase

· Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes

· Contributes to development of Work Breakdown Structures

· Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation

· Assists with Quality Assurance in project deliverables

· Leads in tracking action items

· Prepares and negotiates change orders

· Implements new estimating tools, techniques, standards and procedures for the purpose of enhancing estimating approaches, encourages diversity

· Negotiates internal issues, priorities, and deadlines

Quality Assurance and Risk Activities

· Participates in activities designed to improve the Quality of Service Delivery in line with the Company Policies

· Assistance in refinement of the Company’s policies

Occupational Health and Safety

· Having an awareness of and participating in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety and Welfare Act

· Comply with workplace procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control including identification, reporting and investigation of all health and safety risks, accidents, injuries, property damage and mishaps in the workplace

3. Alterations

Aircraft Support Industries reserves the right to alter this Position Description with notification and consultation with the appointee.

5. Person Specification, knowledge and skills

· Proficiency in Estimating. Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or business discipline or equivalent. Proven success in delivering competitive tender submissions. Commitment to a career in estimating.

· Working knowledge & experience of recognised estimating software packages, with the ability to implement new and/or alternative systems. Preference will be given to candidates with CCS Candy estimating experience.

· Estimating knowledge relating to Architectural; Civil; Structural, and MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire) trades

· Accurate, able to work with minimal supervision, good presentation skills, pride in their work.

· A hands-on attitude as you will be required to estimate on a diverse range of construction trades.

· Experienced in multiple contract forms including producing net cost build-ups, fixed cost, cost plus, design and build and cost reimbursable contracts.

· Identifying and quantifying risks in a tender.

· Ability to concurrently work on several activities, with good organizational skills.

· Excellent communication skills (all forms); able to translate complex situations into easily understood context, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external clients.

· Advanced skills in MS Outlook/Word/Excel.

· Ability to use Project Document Collaboration system (currently “Project Centre”).

Lecturer, in Aviation Southend Campus, 3 Days per week, maternity cover We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join the Department of Service Industries which has an expanding Aviation and Travel curriculum area. The successful applicant will have industry experience and will teach across a range of aviation courses at Levels 2 and 3. Candidate will need to hold a Level 2 & 3 in aviation. they will also have had a minimum of 3 years industry experience. Ideally they will hold a teaching qualification but this is not essential and can be gained while teaching at the college. The post holder will ensure the needs of our learners come first and that every learner will be provided with opportunities to achieve their full potential within a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. You will be required to deliver high quality teaching and learning and you are expected to develop appropriate teaching techniques and materials which enable all learners to achieve their full potential and take account of educational initiatives. It is desirable but not essential that the successful candidate holds a teaching qualification and possess relevant experience, however if you do not have the relevant teaching qualification you will be expected to achieve these during your first 3 years of employment. Campus base Southend, Salary will be offered on qualifications and experience, 3 days per week, Tue, Wed and Thurs, Fixed term 1 year As well as a competitive salary, you can expect; • 40 days(Pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays • College closure days • Pension - Enhanced Teachers Pension • Free breakfast (Term Time) • Free Parking ( Subject to obtaining a permit) • Various other benefits are available, such as free eye tests, free flu jabs, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! *depending on campus The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

The closing date for applications to this role is 05/11/2023