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We are now recruiting internally for a full-time Estimator in our Civils team. The purpose of this role is to work within the Civils team on a day-to-day basis to maximise sales opportunities and convert into orders, striving to achieve the Company’s monthly KPIs. As an estimator you will support the lead estimator and be responsible for calculating construction cost estimates and you will be involved in the planning, development, negotiation and award of a project. This position will suit an experienced individual with experience within the civils sector, proven experience in estimating and the motivation to contribute to Company success in this key sales role. Job responsibilities: Work within the estimating team to price and secure projects for the Civil Engineering market. Provide regular information to the in terms of current projects, order statuses, tenders completed, stock etc. Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender Ensure that customer enquiries, Bills of Quantities and tenders are priced accurately from drawings and bar schedules and in the required timeframe. Negotiate and communicate in a professional and technical manner with clients and contractors in order to maintain and develop commercial relationships. Organise and attend client meetings To be able to interpret information to provide win win solution for the customer & the business Liaise with all relevant departments to ensure orders are processed successfully within customer requirements, budget and on program. Assist in resolving any technical queries where necessary. Any other duties, within reason and capability, as agreed through consultation with the line manager Essential Criteria: Civil/Structural Engineering or Construction related degree or equivalent experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to interpret drawings and engineering information Proven experience in estimating and providing excellent customer service. Effective in project management and exceeding customer expectations. Evidence of the ability to achieve/exceed business objectives. Strong planning and organisational skills. Strong program management experience in managing customer programmes from tender stage to delivery Excellent It Skills including Microsoft Office packages Available to work flexibly in order to respond to business needs. This will include representing the company trade shows and client visits as required Desirable Criteria: 3-5 years’ experience in relevant discipline Experience of working within a busy office environment. Experience in meeting KPIs and targets. Experience in the design, manufacture and use of precast concrete products in civil/structural applications. Experience of using of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) package. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. Current full driving licence.
KTP Graduate
Doherty Woodshavings Ltd is a leading animal bedding manufacturer and supplier with over 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry. The company’s flagship bedding product brand is Sublime, formulated for dairy cows to inhibit the spread of mastitis-causing organisms and help to control the Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in milk, and enhance animal welfare. Other products supplied include Lasta wood pellets, poultry bedding including woodshavings and crumb, and cat litter. Doherty Woodshavings operates its business from two sites near Ballymena in Northern Ireland with distribution and stockists throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Doherty Woodshavings plans to grow its business by developing a new range of sustainable Sublime products specifically designed for various locations and environmental conditions encountered on dairy farms throughout Ireland and beyond. It also aims to develop an ‘in-house research, innovation, and advisory mini-lab’ to enhance the customer after-sales service. Doherty Woodshavings, in partnership with South West College, have secured a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) as a step to achieving these goals. The KTP Associate will be responsible for transfer of knowledge and technology between the South West College and Doherty Woodshavings by undertaking a 2-year research and innovation project. The project will involve assisting Doherty Woodshavings in research, laboratory testing, on-farm trialling and roll-out of the new bedding products that will provide improved animal comfort, animal health and environmental benefits over existing products on the market. The project will require detailed research and scientific testing of materials, ensuring the bedding products are sustainable and perform optimally under specific environmental conditions, and enhance both animal health and welfare. The associate will work closely with the project partners (Doherty Woodshavings and SWC) and will benefit from academic supervision from SWC.
Graduate Civil Engineer
About us Charles Brand Ltd have a 190-year track record of hard work, pioneering ingenuity and doing the right thing when it matters most. We think creatively and take the time to understand our clients – their wants, their goals as well as their reservations. We are proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, recognising our commitment to our people, their safety and their wellbeing. Together we build projects with impact, enhancing communities and preserving the planet. Role Overview We have excellent opportunities for Graduate Engineers to join our dynamic team. Graduates play a key role in the planning, designing and delivering our infrastructure projects alongside an experienced project team. You will gain hands on experience in the world of Civil Engineering, building on and developing your previous work experience and academic achievements. What you'll do: LAGAN SPECIALIST CONTRACTING GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITES EMPLOYER - We will not discriminate against anyone on the grounds of Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Marital or Civil Partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political Opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.
