Senior Estimator

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global property and construction consultancy is seeking a motivated Senior Estimator to manage complex nuclear projects. The role involves producing pre-qualification submissions, leading estimating activities, and utilizing various estimating techniques. Candidates should have relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and ideally hold a degree in a related field. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working hours, generous holidays, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Networking opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Nuclear/Civil engineering sectors is preferred.
• Broad technical knowledge in both pre- and post-contract phases.
• Experience with NEC suite and Public Contract Regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage pre-qualification submissions.
• Lead client estimating activities and develop estimate plans.
• Utilise estimating techniques for benchmarking and validation.
• Review and document all estimates comprehensively.

Skills

Security Cleared or ability to gain Security Clearance

Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management

Understanding of Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost Management

Communication skills

Ambition and drive

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law

Professional qualifications/membership of RICS, CIOB, etc.

Job description

Senior Estimator

Senior Consultant Level

• Derby - two days a week travel to client site (mixture of home and office working)
• Permanent
• Full-time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life‑changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Estimator to join our team on a permanent basis. In this team you will play a crucial part in managing the construction of new facilities as well as the regeneration of older ones in a heavily regulated nuclear defence environment. There aren’t many projects available in the UK that offer the chance to work on complex infrastructure using cutting‑edge technology that will contribute towards the UK’s safety.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• To produce and manage pre‑qualification submissions to the required standards and on time.
• Development of estimate plans and solutions and to lead client estimating activities where required.
• Utilise different and appropriate estimating techniques in development of estimates for validation, benchmarking or independent analysis.
• Methods of determining time, cost and quality relationships and their influence on the accuracy of the total estimate.
• Ensure that all estimates are reviewed, approved and documented or presented.

However no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that supports each other’s projects as well as getting involved with wider business activities and we believe that variety is key to your development.

Who we’re looking for

• Security Cleared or ability to gain Security Clearance.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management; experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management – ideally both pre‑ and post‑contract.
• Experience of standard forms of contract, including the NEC suite, and Public Contract Regulations 2015 would be beneficial, and candidates’ personal and communication skills, ambition, drive and energy will be considered equally important to be successful.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or a similar/relevant discipline, or, in some cases, applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well‑being comes first.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work‑life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.