Surveyor / Estimator - Commercial Fit-outs

Job Title:
Commercial Fit-out Surveyor / Estimator Location:
IFSE Head Office, Croydon, CR0 4XD Salary : Competitive Job type:
Full time, permanent (including probation period) Due to a high level of inbound enquiries and upcoming projects, we\’re looking to add a commercial fit-out surveyor/estimator to add to our projects team. Ifse design, build and fit-out award-winning restaurants and commercial kitchen facilities for companies across the UK, including business and industry staff catering, retail high street brands, education and more. From a single piece of equipment to a full turn-key package, we treat every project with exactly the same care and efficiency, creating great results for our customers, our partners and our team. We\’ve designed spaces for British Airways, SKY, Netflix, London South Bank University, Anglia Ruskin University, Willams F1, Bank of England and many more. The Role: The company undertakes restaurant design and build contracts from concept to completion and the surveyor/estimator will be responsible for creating the scope of work and estimate for the finishes and M&E elements of the projects, to include: Site safety and prelims Demolitions Partitions Joinery Wall Finishes Floor Finishes Ceilings Electrical Work Lighting HVAC Plumbing Works Site supervision Any other fit-out related work (catering equipment is estimated by separate estimating team). The role will involve working with the sales team to review/survey potential projects to create a priced scope of works, either from a full site survey or from drawings and photographs. The candidate will report to IFSE Projects Director and will also assist the 6-strong team of project managers with co-ordination and advice on the building works/fitout elements of the projects, to include research and sourcing of relevant materials. IFSE have several teams of builders and establishing a good rapport with these teams is essential. General building works are priced by IFSE and allocated to relevant build team with agreement established on the order value to the builders and other sub-contractors. Orders are either based on estimation by IFSE or specific prices obtained by the estimator from sub-contractors for more specialist works. IFSE are looking for the successful candidate to create a systemised process for pricing of works and management of costings. Experience or research to enable the Introduction of a specialised IT programme is required for this role. The cost breakdown for the client presentation will be prepared in a detailed and professional manner. The candidate will also collaborate closely with the team to co-ordinate and assist with the programming/scheduling of elements of the project to ensure a successful contract delivery. The role will also provide support to our Compliance team who are responsible for the compliance and co-ordination of H&S documentation and site safety. Ability to understand technical drawings for all elements of the project is essential and co-ordination with the IFSE design team on finishes details will be required. Essential Requirements: Right to work in the UK Several years experience in commercial building works/fitout. High level of practical and technical experience gained on-site. Experience with building control Detail-focused Individual Excellent customer focus and interpersonal skills Enjoy working within a busy team environment Excellent computer literacy A full driving licence Flexible \’can do\’ attitude Local to Croydon area (1-hour commutable distance) What you\’ll receive: Use of a company car (details to be agreed) Discretionary annual bonus which will be tax-free (up to £3.6k) related to the success of the company for the year You\’ll be part of a forward-thinking, design orientated Employee Ownership Trust company Additional training and career progression Private Health Care (after 20 weeks service) Generous Company Pension (4% company contribution) Life cover amounting to 4x salary (after 20 weeks service) Paid annual leave: 25 days + public holidays. Following the third year of service, leave increases by one day per year, up to a maximum of 30 says annual leave. Bank holidays are paid in additional to the above annual leave Additional Information: Work schedule of 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with on-site parking available and the IFSE offices are within a 5 minute walk of the Waddon Marsh tram stop. ifse is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Overseas candidates will NOT be considered for this role. We are not sponsoring Visa\’s at this time, so please refrain from applying unless eligible to work in the UK. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Property Surveyor, Building Estimator, Project Manager, Construction Fit Out Project Manager, Construction Fit Out Surveyor, Construction Surveyor, Construction Project Manager may also be considered for this role.
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