Jason Hirst
Huddersfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Strategic professional specialised in bid evaluation and estimate review, with a strong focus on financial oversight and pricing strategy. Deep understanding of construction processes, industry standards, and building regulations, alongside expertise in supply chain dynamics and tender processes. Experienced in interdepartmental collaboration and value engineering, with proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and sourcing materials efficiently.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Estimating manager
C G Specialists Ltd (formally Dual Seal Glass Ltd)
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
1997.06 - Current
Joined Dual Seal Glass in 1997 in a Customer Service role before progressing through Production Planning and Estimating positions. Appointed Estimating Manager in 2016, reflecting strong product knowledge, commercial awareness and continued development within the business.
Timber Sales
Graham Builders Merchants
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
1995.03 - 1997.06
• Internal Sales selling a range of timber and building materials such as hardwoods, softwoods, MDF, cladding, decking, fencing, sleepers, roof trusses
• Selling to contractors, housebuilders, developers, joinery manufacturers and trade
• Dealing with inbound sales enquiries via telephone and fax
• Processing orders and making cold calls with a strong focus on generating new business
• Pro-actively selling, following up leads and enquiries promptly
Education
GCSEs - School
Colne Valley High School
Huddersfield, Kirklees 1980.09 - 1985.07
Certificate of Higher Education - City & Guilds
Huddersfield Technical College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 1986.09 - 1989.07
Skills
- Bid evaluation
- Estimate review
- Pricing strategy
- Tender process familiarity
- Value engineering
- Industry standards
- Building regulations
- Supply chain understanding
- Materials sourcing
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Decisive under pressure
- Interpersonal communication
Affiliations
- Exploring the great outdoors with our two dogs.
- Spending time in our touring caravan.
- Season Ticket Holder at Manchester City
Timeline
Estimating manager
C G Specialists Ltd (formally Dual Seal Glass Ltd)
1997.06 - Current
Timber Sales
Graham Builders Merchants
1995.03 - 1997.06
Certificate of Higher Education - City & Guilds
Huddersfield Technical College
1986.09 - 1989.07
GCSEs - School
Colne Valley High School
1980.09 - 1985.07