Senior Estimator

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction consultancy in East Midlands is looking for a Senior Estimator. This role involves managing construction projects, producing prequalification submissions, and leading client estimating activities. Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying and strong technical knowledge in Cost Management are essential. The company offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Nuclear / Civil engineering sectors is desired.
• Broad technical knowledge of Cost and Commercial Management.
• Experience with NEC forms of contract is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage prequalification submissions and lead estimating activities.
• Develop estimate plans and utilize estimating techniques.
• Ensure all estimates are reviewed and documented.

Skills

Security Clearance

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Procurement

Cost Management

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS)

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 in 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 heavy regulated nuclear defence environment. There isn't many projects available in the UK that offer the change 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 prequalification 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 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 support 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 a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case 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
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balanceVolunteering 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.