Estimator in Belfast

About us

Charles Brand has a longstanding heritage in the engineering industry, which continues today through the application of innovative and contemporary engineering approaches within a traditional sector. We have successfully delivered a wide range of civil engineering projects, including marine works, airports, flood defences, roads, and railways. We have a strong pipeline of work and secured frameworks for the foreseeable future, with a focus on steady and sustainable growth over the coming years.

Role overview

You will provide a complete professional and efficient estimating service for all projects tendered by Charles Brand, ensuring that contracts can be won to meet the overall business and financial objectives of the Company, in line with our sustainable growth plan.

What you'll do

• Prepare estimates, cost plans and tender submissions for civil engineering projects.
• Undertake quantity take-offs and develop accurate pricing for labour, plant, materials and subcontract works.
• Review tender documentation, assess risks and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams throughout the tender process.
• Support tender planning, cash flow forecasting and management reviews.
• Attend site visits and tender meetings as required.
• Ensure tender submissions are completed to a high standard and within deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through tender reviews and lessons learned.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and legal obligations relating to health, safety, environmental and quality management.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and develop positive working relationships with clients, suppliers, stakeholders and colleagues.
• Use company systems, processes and technology effectively, supporting efficiency, continuous improvement and best practice.
• Promote and live the company values daily, helping us be a Great Place to Work.
• Promote equality of opportunity and contribute to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 3 years Civil Engineering Estimating experience.
• In-depth knowledge of regional supply chains, competitors, and markets.
• Experience with work winning and tender submission.
• Good awareness and knowledge of forms of contract and methods of measurement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills covering Microsoft packages, and an understanding of Estimating Software.
• Full Driving License, valid for driving in the UK and Ireland.

Key Attributes

• Team player willing to help out colleagues and able to build relationships with operational colleagues to get support when needed.
• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, and accuracy in preparation of tender documentation.
• Strong writing and presentational skills with efficient and clear use of language thereby ensuring high quality professional submissions.
• Effective and motivated self-starter, enthusiastic and driven to succeed in his/her submissions.
• Awareness of risk management issues and retaining focus in all tenders of the capability of the group to profitably deliver projects tendered for.
• Fully flexible regarding travel, prepared to travel to site locations.

Our values

Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development. We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first:

• Trust
• Respect
• Caring
• Fun
• Safety
• Open & Honest

How we'll reward you

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities, while encouraging professional growth. Our Core Benefits include:

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company Performance.
• Generous Holiday Allowance, and option to purchase additional days.
• Car Allowance.
• Employer Pension Contribution through Salary Sacrifice.
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body.
• Life Assurance Plan four times annual salary.
• Health Cash Plan discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Use of our free Company gym at head office, and discount at other local gyms.
• Biannual Performance Development Planning.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay.
• Enhanced Sickness Pay.
• Annual Volunteer Day to support your choice of volunteering activity.

To apply for this post please click Apply Now to submit your CV or email a copy to . We wish you every success in your application.

CHARLES BRAND AND LAGAN SPECIALIST GROUP ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 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.