Mechanical Estimator

Galliford Try Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Be Well programme

Private medical scheme options

Cycle to Work

Save As You Earn

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership

Corporate discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Galliford Try Group AVRS Systems is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our Environment team. You will prepare enquiry schedules, evaluate supplier quotations and compile commercial documentation for tenders.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, competitive costings for water sector projects. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or process background, strong analytical skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating, commercial or project delivery environment.
• Understanding of tender preparation and estimating processes.
• Ability to read Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and PFDs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare enquiry schedules and liaise with internal stakeholders and procurement teams.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for robust commercial decisions.
• Produce detailed cost estimates and pricing submissions for tenders.
• Compile commercial documentation for tender submissions and attend tender finalisation meetings.
• Work with engineering, procurement and project teams throughout the bid process.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 NVQ or Certificate-level qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Business Unit: AVRS Systems | Environment

About Us

Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that create positive, lasting change for the communities we work in.

Within our Environment Business, AVRS Systems provides specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation solutions across the UK water sector. Working on critical infrastructure projects, we support the delivery of clean water, wastewater and sludge treatment schemes that help maintain and improve essential services for millions of customers.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Estimator to join the AVRS Systems team.

In this role, you will support the business through the preparation and submission of accurate, commercially competitive tenders that meet client requirements and help secure future work. Working as part of a highly experienced estimating team, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects within the clean water, wastewater and sludge treatment sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an estimator with a mechanical, water or process engineering background looking to develop their career within a leading infrastructure organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mechanical Estimator, you will:

• Prepare enquiry schedules and liaise with internal stakeholders and procurement teams to identify suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to support robust commercial decision-making.
• Provide information required to review contract conditions, bonds, warranties and insurance requirements.
• Produce detailed analytical rate build-ups and Bills of Quantities.
• Develop and refine cost data using project feedback and market intelligence.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial competitiveness and add value to tender submissions.
• Identify, assess and manage tender risks, producing risk registers where required.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates and pricing submissions.
• Compile commercial documentation for tender submissions.
• Attend tender finalisation and handover meetings, presenting cost information and recommendations.
• Support the successful delivery of accurate, compliant and commercially robust tender submissions.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement and project delivery teams throughout the bid process.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded estimator who enjoys working collaboratively and has a strong attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Strong understanding of risk identification and risk management techniques.
• Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical and commercial information accurately.

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working within an estimating, commercial or project delivery environment.
• Knowledge of the estimating process and tender preparation.
• Understanding of construction and engineering contracts and Conditions of Contract.
• Understanding of client asset standards and WIMES specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Experience within clean water, wastewater or sludge treatment projects would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain engagement processes.
• Experience in risk management and commercial assessment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to Level 3 NVQ or Certificate-level qualification.
• Relevant construction, engineering, mechanical or technical qualification desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing specialist business delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK water sector.

You'll work alongside experienced estimators, engineers and project teams on a varied portfolio of work while developing your technical, commercial and industry knowledge. Whether you're looking to build on existing estimating experience or take the next step in your career, AVRS Systems offers an excellent platform for growth and progression.

What We Can Offer In Return

With an impressive order book and long-term framework opportunities across the UK water sector, Galliford Try offers stability, career development and the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most important infrastructure projects.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, which offers discounts, advice and support across a range of areas.

We invest heavily in training and development, from professional qualifications and technical development programmes through to leadership pathways designed to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in how, when and where you work, where operational requirements allow.

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

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the option to purchase additional leave
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Save As You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support
• Paid membership of one recognised professional institution relevant to your role

About Us

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 best practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration (EPIC), delivering lasting value for our clients, communities and stakeholders.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other opportunities within our 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 candidates to let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to support them throughout the recruitment process.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the advert if you believe this applies to you.