- Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
- Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision
- Effective Communication skills : Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders.Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
- Customer Focus : Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
- Influencing : Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
- Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes.Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working.Ability to work unsupervised
- Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues.Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Estimator - Interior Fit Out - Northern Ireland - Hillsborough, United Kingdom - GRAHAM Group
Description
About The Role
In line with the ongoing growth and evolution of the GRAHAM business, we are actively seeking a motivated, inventive, dynamic, and experienced Estimator to play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding our portfolio within the Interior Fit Out Division - you will be based at our Head Office in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.
This key position, reporting directly to the Pre-Construction Director, holds the responsibility for crafting meticulous estimates. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also a proactive and enthusiastic attitude, vital for achieving and surpassing departmental targets.
As we continue to push boundaries and explore new horizons, the Estimator will contribute significantly to the strategic development of the Interior Fit Out Division, bringing a wealth of experience and innovative thinking to further elevate the GRAHAM brand in the industry. Join us in this exciting journey where your expertise will be integral to our continued success and expansion.
The Estimator will work closely with the Bid Team to orchestrate the bid program with finesse and expertise. This seasoned professional will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:
Collaborating strategically with the Bid Team to develop a comprehensive schedule of key dates for the estimate, overseeing critical milestones such as inquiries, pricing, and adjudication.
Conducting thorough reviews of tender documents to ensure completeness and meticulously analysing Conditions of Contract for potential changes.
Undertaking the process of sending out inquiries for materials and sub-contracts.
Conducting site visits as needed, ensuring the acquisition of crucial information for the estimation process.
Demonstrating a high level of proficiency in preparing and organising all documents to be included in the tender submission.
Exhibiting advanced skills in loading Bills of Quantities onto the computer estimating system and adeptly editing as necessary.
Leading the way in performing quantity take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities from drawings, seeking assistance from Quantity Surveyors when required.
Applying seasoned judgment in resourcing and pricing each item in the Bill of Quantities.
Taking charge of pricing any necessary temporary works, and coordinating seamlessly with relevant parties for the design of such works.
Displaying advanced proficiency in preparing and pricing contractors' preliminaries for the project.
Leading the creation and completion of adjudication sheets and reports, guiding the review process with the Pre Construction Director/Directors.
Ensuring the finalisation of tender documents for submission after the adjudication process, with meticulous attention to including all required information.
Implementing a systematic approach to collecting and filing all information related to the tender.
Providing comprehensive reports on the results of each tender to the Director.
Proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in areas under their responsibility.
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About You
Technical Competencies
Essential:
1. Minimum of Degree in Construction Related Discipline or Equivalent2. In-Depth Knowledge of the UK Construction Market:
- Showcase a comprehensive understanding of the UK construction market, preferably with a background in contracting within the construction industry.
3. Expertise in Estimating:
- Possess a thorough and complete understanding of the estimating process, demonstrating proficiency in accurately assessing project costs.
4. Effective Communication Skills:
- Exhibit strong communication skills, essential for conveying complex estimating information clearly and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
5. Tender Adjudication Experience:
- Proven experience in presenting tenders for adjudication, showcasing the ability to articulate and defend estimates convincingly.
6. Resource Identification and Site Preliminaries:
- Demonstrate hands-on experience in identifying resources and costing site preliminaries, reflecting a practical understanding of project logistics.
7. Risk and Opportunity Assessment:
- Showcase the ability to assess project risks and opportunities, displaying a strategic mindset in navigating challenges and maximizing potential advantages.
Desirable:
1. Proficiency in Causeway Estimating Software:
- Familiarity with Causeway or similar Estimating software is desirable, highlighting a tech-savvy approach to modern estimating tools.
2. Supply Chain Knowledge:
- Possess a sound understanding of the supply chain within the UK construction market and various market sectors, showcasing awareness of industry dynamics.
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Estimator and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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