Senior Estimator

Galliford Try; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid yearly membership to professional association

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their pre‑construction team, based in Leeds or Team Valley, covering the North East and Yorkshire. The role involves bid management, estimating, and pricing for various procurement routes.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building projects, adept communication skills, and a clean driving license. Galliford Try offers competitive benefits including generous holidays, corporate discounts, and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of preparing tenders for major building projects.
• Ideally experience of working with a Main Contractor.
• Must have a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid processes and prepare tender submissions.
• Conduct cost planning and analytical estimating.
• Develop supply chain and supplier relations.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Senior Estimator

We have an opportunity for a Senior Estimator to join our successful pre‑construction team based in either our Team Valley or Leeds office covering the North East and Yorkshire.

Reporting to the Pre‑Construction Director, duties will involve a broad range of bid management, estimating and pricing. The successful candidate will require experience of typical procurement routes including Single and Two Stage Tendering, Design & Build, Frameworks and Negotiated Tenders.

What you will be doing:

• 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

About You:

• Proven track record of preparing tenders for major building projects
• Ideally experience of working with a Main Contractor
• Must have a clean driving licence to be considered for this role
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements and willing to accept change
• A self‑starter capable of working on your own initiative

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. You will work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, gain stability and the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. We support wellbeing with a ‘Be Well’ programme and invest in high‑quality training through our leadership development and apprenticeship programmes. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work.

Our benefits:

• 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
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for salaried employees and an employee assistance programme provides free 24/7 support
• Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, in reduced hours or flexibly – this will be discussed in more detail during the recruitment process.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed in the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.