Assistant Estimator

Galliford Try Plc; Quorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Employee discounts

Be Well wellbeing programme

Job summary

Galliford Try Plc is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our pre-construction team in Leicester. You will support cost planning, take-off quantities, and the preparation of tenders and pricing documentation for diverse projects.

You will work on evaluating subcontractor and material inquiries, analysing specifications, and ensuring tender compliance. A proactive, self-motivated approach and a valid driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning and first principles estimating.
• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings using Bluebeam.
• Preparing bills of quantities and pricing documentation.
• Preparing and issuing sub-contract and materials enquiries.
• Understanding procurement routes: Single/Two Stage Tendering, Design & Build, Frameworks, Negotiated Tenders.
• Experience tendering for small to medium infrastructure projects.
• Clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost planning and first-principles estimating.
• Measure and take off quantities from drawings using Bluebeam.
• Prepare bills of quantities and pricing documentation.
• Prepare and issue sub-contract and materials enquiries.
• Analyze specifications and review tender documentation.
• Review enquiry returns for compliance.
• Compile pricing elements to form tender sums.
• Assist in preparing tenders for adjudication or settlements.
• Develop supply chain and supplier relations to optimise commercial position.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Tendering

Quantities take-off

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Assistant 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
• 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
• 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., 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, being 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.

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
• Comprehensive pension plan
• 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