Assistant Estimator

Galliford Try; Leicester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical scheme options

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try in Leicester is seeking a part-time Estimator to join our pre-construction team. Reporting to the (Senior) Estimator, you will handle bid management, cost planning and pricing for infrastructure tenders.

You will measure quantities from drawings (Bluebeam) and prepare tender docs, sub-contract and material enquiries. A proven track record on small/medium infrastructure tenders and a clean driving licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of preparing tenders for small/medium infrastructure projects.
• Experience of working with a Main Contractor is advantageous.
• Driving licence is required to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost planning and estimating for tenders and pricing.
• Measure quantities from drawings and prepare bill of quantities.
• Prepare and issue sub-contract and materials enquiries and tender documentation.
• Support commercial review of opportunities and tender documents.
• Develop supply chain relations to optimise commercial position.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Bid management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

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Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Business Unit: Digital Infrastructure Contract:Part Time Role Overview:

We have an opportunity for a Part-Time Estimator to join our successful pre-construction Team based in Leicester.

Reporting to the (Senior) Estimator duties will involve a broad range of bid management, estimating and pricing duties. The successful candidate will require experience of typical procurement routes including Single and Two Stage Tendering, Design & Build, Frameworks and Negotiated Tenders.

What you will be doing:

• Cost Planning and Analytical/ 1st Principles Estimating
• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings – electronic (Bluebeam)
• Preparing bill of quantity / pricing documentation
• Preparing and sending out sub-contract and materials enquiries
• Specification analysis & review
• Reviewing enquiry returns / checking compliance
• Compilation of pricing elements to form tender sum
• Assisting in preparing tenders for adjudication / settlement meetings
• Commercial review of opportunities and tender documents
• Development of Supply Chain & Supplier relations to assist in optimising commercial position

About You:

• Proven track record of preparing tenders for small / medium size infrastructure projects
• Ideally experience of working with a Main Contractor
• You must have a clean driving licence to be considered for this role
• Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements and willing to accept change
• A self-starter capable of working on your own initiative

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, be passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3190
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 11:14 AM
• Apply Before 09/13/2026, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4 Penman Way, Leicester, LE19 1SY, GB