GRAHAM Group
GRAHAM Academy - Assistant Estimator - Interior Fit Out
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About The Role
Job Title: GRAHAM Academy – Assistant Estimator (Graduate) - IFO
DIVISION: Interior Fit Out
LOCATION: Northern Ireland
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 days holiday + more
Job Summary
At GRAHAM, we are committed to delivering exceptional interior environments that transform the way people work, learn, and interact. As our Interior Fit-Out business continues to grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Estimator to join our team.
In this role, you will support the preparation of competitive bids and cost plans for a diverse range of interior fit-out, refurbishment, and workplace projects across both public and private sectors. Working alongside experienced Estimators and Commercial professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in estimating, supplier engagement, procurement support, cost analysis, and bid coordination.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about construction, commercial interiors, and delivering high-quality spaces. You'll develop your technical and commercial skills while building a rewarding career with one of the UK's leading construction and fit-out companies.
Job Description
The Assistant Estimator shall:
- Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and design information.
- Carry out quantity take-offs and measurements from drawings and project documentation.
- Obtain, compare, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
- Support the pricing of key fit-out elements including partitions, ceilings, flooring, joinery, furniture, finishes, decorations, and specialist interior packages.
- Assist in preparing bills of quantities, schedules of rates, and pricing documents.
- Contribute to the development of tender submissions and supporting documentation.
- Support value engineering exercises and identify opportunities to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
- Maintain and update cost databases, supplier and subcontractor information, and historic project data.
- Help prepare tender adjudication reports and support bid presentations to senior management.
- Work closely with Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Design Managers, Buyers, and the wider Commercial team to ensure estimates are accurate and commercially viable.
- Develop an understanding of project programmes, construction methodologies, and procurement strategies within the fit-out sector.
- Support compliance with company standards, health & safety procedures, sustainability objectives, and quality requirements.
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies
Essential
- Hold a Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Commercial Management degree.
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage priorities effectively.
- Right to work in the UK.
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Desirable
- Previous placement, internship, or work experience within the construction or fit-out industry.
- An appreciation of Health & Safety practices within a construction environment.
- Understanding of interior fit-out materials, specification requirements, and construction methods.
- Experience using estimating or quantity take-off software.
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
Behavioural Competencies
Commercial Awareness
Shows willingness to develop strong business acumen and an understanding of the commercial drivers behind successful fit-out projects. Demonstrates an appreciation of cost, quality, programme, and client expectations.
Effective Communication Skills
Able to adapt communication to different audiences and produce detailed written documents, reports, and tender submissions. Maintains professional relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues while promoting the GRAHAM brand.
Customer Focus
Takes time to understand the client's requirements and project objectives. Works collaboratively to identify solutions that deliver long-term value and exceptional outcomes.
Influencing
Builds productive relationships across project teams, supply chain partners, and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of business objectives.
Initiative
Works proactively to solve problems and deliver results. Demonstrates a willingness to learn, improve processes, and minimise waste and inefficiencies. Takes ownership of responsibilities and can work with minimal supervision.
Attention to Detail
Produces accurate measurements, estimates, and pricing information. Ensures high standards of accuracy across all tender documentation and commercial submissions.
Team Player
Works collaboratively across departments to achieve company objectives. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty, commitment, and a positive attitude while supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge.
Negotiation
Develops the ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotations while ensuring quality, programme, and project requirements are maintained.
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING AN ESTIMATOR
GRADUATES
We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.
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The Recruitment Process
- The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
- Interviews will commence in February 2027.
- Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
- All successful applicants will have joined the business by September 2027, if not before.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged 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
At GRAHAM, 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.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Phone: 07384 916355
Role
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07384 916355
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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