Hard FM Estimator / Commercial Analyst Leeds, Stevenage, Salford, or London

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting a Hard FM Estimator / Cost Analyst  to be based from either Leeds, Salford, Stevenage or London.  You will provide and maintain robust standard “Service Line” cost modelling and databases whilst developing service Line Offers/Solutions and scenario planning examples. You will analyse service line performances to identify risks and opportunities to feedback to the Subject Matter Experts for their action.

Service Operations is the part of our business that supports segment development by providing expertise and process standardisation across all segments. Service Operations leverages our global expertise and best practice to bring the best of Sodexo to all of our clients. It includes everything from FM expertise to food development through to bid support, health and safety, and contract design and management.

Role Responsibility

• Build and maintain Service Line costing capabilities in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts, to include labour, materials, other direct expenses and any other attributable costs
• Develop and own benchmarking capabilities (inc tools and assumptions) from existing and new business opportunities
• Proactively provide options and scenario planning analysis, including regional, geographical, internal hygiene factors and market variances for each Service Line
• Support the understanding of synergies driven by offering multiple services
• Deputise for Commercial Manager when required
• Maintain and develop internal and external client relationships
• Attending meetings, provide reports and liaise with all stakeholders on commercial analysis matters
• Review, analyse and challenge the Service Line development and deployment models as completed by the Subject Matter Experts and review quarterly for reporting purposes

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Degree level education
• Excel skills (including pivot tables and vlookups)
• Good communication skills
• Proven project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Disciplined with a strong orientation towards processes and procedures
• Self-starter and ability to operate at all levels (from site level to senior management)
• Hard FM commercial/operational experience or operational/commercial experience
• Knowledge of direct labour resource within the Hard FM platform in terms of market cost
• Understanding of how efficiency can be achieved/optimised within a Hard FM environment with regard to fixed site resource and mobile resource
• Understand how a Hard FM supply chain consolidates and interfaces with direct delivery for strategic/specialist/local generic service providers
• Know the differences between Hard FM suppliers and Hard FM service providers and how to migrate suppliers to value added service provision

Desirable

• Understanding of contract types within the contracted facilities management industry
• Understanding of marketing requirements
• Ideally come from an Estimating background within Hard FM
• Knowledge and experience of change management (whilst may not necessarily be responsible for delivering the change, will undoubtedly have a role in driving the change and certainly need to quantify the impact of change)

Package Description

Competitive Salary, 23 days holiday +  discretionary 15% bonus + £1,300 contribution to the Sodexo Flexible Benefits Scheme + Pension + Childcare Vouchers

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defense sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.  With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised, are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.