Senior Estimator

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Solihull is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the pre-construction team. In this role, you will manage cost estimates and develop effective tender strategies for large infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in estimating, a strong understanding of NEC contracts, and the ability to build relationships with key partners. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits aimed at supporting career development and well-being.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Organized professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and preparing accurate cost estimates.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience in developing tender win strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supply chain partners.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Candy estimating system

Strong understanding of NEC contracts

Effective risk management

Skilled in communication

Analytical and decision-making abilities

Education

Professional qualifications desirable

Job description

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.

Senior Estimator - Infrastructure - Solihull

Location - Solihull, West Midlands

What you will be doing:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Estimator to join our pre-construction team in our Solihull office. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders that align with client requirements and support the strategic goals of the business. Your expertise will directly contribute to securing high-quality infrastructure projects, ensuring the company achieves its targeted turnover, profit, and sustainable year-on-year growth.

• Manage and prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions from first principles.
• Develop tender win strategies and generate commercial approaches to secure work at sustainable rates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners.
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and assess project risks, producing supporting risk registers.
• Contribute to post-tender interviews, negotiations, and successful project handovers to delivery teams.
• Create innovative solutions to differentiate bids and strengthen competitive advantage.
• Produce site prelim estimates and ensure all submissions meet bid and corporate standards.
• Gather feedback from completed projects to inform and improve future tenders.

About you:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with experience using the Candy estimating system.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, specifications, and the overall estimating process.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness, technical expertise, and effective risk management.
• Skilled in communication, including influencing, negotiation, collaboration, and delegation.
• Well‑organised with strong analytical, decision‑making, and time‑management abilities; professional qualifications desirable.

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.

Our benefits:

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
• Competitive family leave policy
• 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:

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.

Infrastructure Business

Our Infrastructure business has seen impressive growth over the last few years, securing a number of high‑profile projects and places on key frameworks that have cemented our position as a leading player in the infrastructure sector.

We are committed to investing in the success of our people, our business and our partners by consistently exceeding targets and delivering value to our customers through excellence, efficiency and innovation. We ensure that we have a positive impact and lasting legacy on the local environment, society and the communities in which we work.

With a solid foundation, we are poised for continued growth. Our Sustainable Growth Strategy centres on expanding our core capabilities into adjacent markets with new and existing customers, with a focus on infrastructure resilience to support the UK’s transition to net zero.

Additional Information:

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

We encourage you 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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For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact Skyemarie Bree - [e-mail]