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Working for Optima offers an exclusive opportunity to develop a career with an internationally recognised partitioning specialist.
We have achieved our market leading position thanks to the skills, talent and dedication of our team members; 33% of whom have been with us for more than 10 years. Being an innovation company, we are continually looking for dedicated, self-motivated people to join us as we strive to deliver the highest quality products and services to some of the world’s leading businesses.
We are proud to provide a non-discriminatory and equal opportunity work environment; one within an open, friendly and supportive culture. In addition to the competitive benefits package that we offer, a variety of training courses are available at all levels, to further encourage you to develop whilst in your role and help you to nurture your skillsets and achieve your own personal goals.
For us, the most significant investment we can make in terms of development and growth is in the next generation. Apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and internships are just a few of the options we offer for those looking to further their education. Looking for your next step? Read our Apprentice & Graduate brochure to find out more about the exciting opportunities we offer.
To apply to any of our roles, please email a copy of your CV along with a covering email to HR@OptimaSystems.com.
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for an Estimator to join us in High Wycombe within our Optima Special Works team.
Working alongside our team of experienced Estimators you be expected to deliver an exceptional service, building costs up from first principles, through to a full sales price.
To take ownership of tender enquiries and to provide an Optima service to our clients that reflects the best experience when working with Optima.
To ensure that Optima Special Works (OSW) estimating enquiries are allocated, priced and prepared in a responsive and timely manner.
To follow up all estimates with our clients and provide opportunities to secure orders.
• To receive enquiries allocated by either the Senior Estimators or the Divisional Director.
• Take off quantities where necessary from drawings.
• Scan in Bills of quantities where available.
• Send out enquiries for materials and sub-contract items.
• Receive and evaluate prices for materials and sub-contractors.
• Build up the price using either the estimating system or an Excel spreadsheet.
• Liaise with sales to ensure that any tender presentation is requested in adequate time.
• Attend sales meetings as required and chase up / follow through any priced projects as discussed in those sales meetings to either an order or a lost job.
• Calculate any preliminary costs using the Excel prelim spreadsheet.
• Present the price to the either the Senior Estimators or Divisional Director for adjudication.
• Finalise any changes made and submit the price.
• Prepare a monthly schedule of prospects for submission to the Divisional Director.
• Maintain and update on a weekly basis as a minimum the estimating register.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and proficient in Microsoft packages, specifically Excel.
• Experience using Estimating software would be beneficial.
• A minimum of 1 years estimating experience within the interior fit out industry and/or subcontracting background would be preferable.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm
Candidates should live within 1 hour commuting distance to High Wycombe, Head Office.
You will join on a full-time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, private medical cover*, pension contribution*, access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company.
If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and a covering letter stating previous experience and why you want to work for us to hr@optimasystems.com
Optima is an international leader in sustainable glass partitioning systems and solutions .We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and beautifully designed glass partitions and doors which exude quality in every region we operate in. We are wholly dedicated to helping our clients create effective and innovative workspaces in some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
Due to our continued success, we have an excellent opportunity for a Junior Designer to join our Optima Major Works team in High Wycombe delivering projects in London and throughout the South of England.
This role provides a great opportunity to learn the role of a specialist interior systems designer. Working alongside our team of experienced designers you will undertake the following activities:
• Prepare schematic and working drawings, primarily using CAD.
• Produce drawing schedules, general arrangement and working drawings.
• Prepare requests for information, query sheets as required and monitor replies.
• Visit sites to ascertain site conditions, carry out surveys and attend design meetings as required.
• Attend project handover meetings and compile a design brief for the project.
• Produce fabrication information in the form of schedules, cutting lists or component drawings as required to an agreed programme.
• Design review – revise and re-issue commented drawings.
• Undertake checking responsibilities for fabrication information generated by other design personnel.
• Check all elements to a project including drawing schedules, general arrangement drawings, working drawings and fabrication information.
• Provide design and technical support for all other departments as required.
• Identify the significant health and safety hazards likely to be associated with the design and how it may be constructed and maintained.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant design / interior spatial design degree. Experience using AutoCAD and Revit is desirable.
Candidates must live within a 1 hour commutable distance to our offices at High Wycombe and must have the eligibility to work full time in the UK.
Optima offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday, private medical cover*, pension contribution*, access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company.
*subject to qualifying periods.
If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and a covering letter stating why you want to work for us to hr@optimasystems.com
We pride ourselves on offering exceptional service and beautifully designed glass partitions and doors which exude quality in every region we operate in. We are wholly dedicated to helping our clients create effective and innovative workspaces in some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice to join us at our head office in High Wycombe. As a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprentice you will be a key member of the business’ Environment and Sustainability team helping to develop, promote, manage and enhance our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and Sustainability capabilities, performance and opportunities across multiple UK locations. You will do this whilst studying for a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification.
What you’ll do at work:
Under the support and guidance of the Environmental and Sustainability Manager and the Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator, you will learn to:
• Identify opportunities and threats to the business to establish CSR strategy
• Contribute to the drafting and implementation of CSR strategy
• Take ownership of CSR events and activities from ideas, through planning to implementation
• Innovate and introduce new processes, programmes and strategies
• Seek innovative ways to add value to CR&S issues while remaining objective
• Develop mechanisms for calculating and reporting social value
• Develop management and planning techniques to deliver CR&S projects and events
• Develop communication and report writing techniques
• Develop, deliver and implement training plans
• Analyse data to form evidence-based conclusions on CR&S performance
• Learn how to manage budgets, fundraising and measuring return on investment
• Champion CR&S agenda throughout the business
• Understand the construction industry from a market leader
• Use knowledge to influence business direction
• Develop experience in the delivery of Net Zero Carbon, Circular Economy, Environmental Management and other related areas of work
• Develop professional soft skills such as organisation, planning, effective communication, report writing, presentation and IT skills
This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm (40 hours per week). During the study period, it is expected that the role holder attends formal training one day per week.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a training provider. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This apprenticeship role will receive 6 hours of formal structured off-site training each week giving the apprentice opportunity to put developing knowledge into practice; build skills; and influence the direction and capability of the business.
• Apprenticeship duration 18-24 months
• 6 hours off-site/remote training each week by certified provider
• On the job learning and development
• To complete the apprenticeship, apprentices must complete an End Point Assessment (EPA).
This includes:
o Creating and submitting a portfolio of evidence
o Attending a professional discussion
o Submitting a work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with questions and answers
• On successful completion of the apprenticeship promotion to Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Coordinator will be achieved.
• You will have a keen interest in social responsibility and environmental sustainability issues.
• You will have a desire to identify, and implement, process improvements and a willingness to take ownership of projects and tasks through to completion.
• You will be methodical, organised and have a structured approach to work
• You will need to be proactive, confident and motivated with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Apprentices under the age of 19 at the start of their apprenticeship will need to have achieved a level 2 in English and Maths prior to EPA.
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English (Grade B / 5 or above) desirable
• A-levels in relevant subjects e.g. Geography, Social Science, Sociology, Environmental Studies
• Microsoft Office literate – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
You will receive free membership of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) while studying and on completion of the apprenticeship be eligible for Associate membership.
Optima offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holidays (increases with long service), private medical cover*, pension contribution*, cycle to work scheme* and access to employee assistance programme with excellent wellbeing benefits, alongside the opportunity to work in a well-established and friendly company.
*subject to qualifying periods
Candidates must have the eligibility to work full time in the UK permanently.
Please email a copy of your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position to HR@optimasystems.com
