Estimator – Construction Tendering (Flexible Working)

Galliford Try; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Family leave policy

Share Save scheme

Professional association membership

Be Well wellbeing program

Job summary

Galliford Try in Manchester is seeking an Estimator to join our Northwest team. You will work on multiple projects from our Manchester office, focusing on cost planning, quantity take-offs, and tender preparation.

You will measure from drawings, prepare pricing documents, manage sub-contract and material enquiries, and contribute to commercial and risk assessment across bids. We offer a generous benefits package, flexible working options where available, and a culture that values integrity and

Qualifications

• Experience with cost planning and estimating on construction projects.
• Ability to measure quantities from drawings (electronic and paper).
• Experience preparing tenders and pricing documents.
• Knowledge of subcontract and material enquiries.
• Strong analytical and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Cost Planning and Analytical/1st Principles Estimating
• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings – electronic and paper
• 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
• Preparing tenders for adjudication / settlement meetings
• Commercial review of opportunities and tender documents
• Commercial and Financial analysis of Risk & Opportunity
• Development of Supply Chain & Supplier relations to assist in optimising commercial position

Skills

Cost planning

Quantity take-off

Tender preparation

Sub-contract enquiries

Commercial analysis

Risk assessment

Job description

Galliford Try in Manchester is seeking an Estimator to join our Northwest team. You will work on multiple projects from our Manchester office, focusing on cost planning, quantity take-offs, and tender preparation.

You will measure from drawings, prepare pricing documents, manage sub-contract and material enquiries, and contribute to commercial and risk assessment across bids. We offer a generous benefits package, flexible working options where available, and a culture that values integrity and