Mechanical Estimator

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An opportunity has arisen for an Mechanical Estimator to join the team at Galliford Try. As an Mechanical Estimator you will support the business through the submission of accurate and competitive tenders to satisfy the clients requirements and to ensure the Company secures adequate new business to achieve targeted turnover and profit levels with appropriate year on year growth. Primarily working as part of a versatile and experienced team on infrastructure / non-infrastructure Clean Water, Wastewater and Sludge Treatment projects.

Galliford Try have Frameworks in all of the UK Water PLC’s with a good, long term pipeline of work into AMP 8.

• Prepare enquiry schedules and liaise with the procurement team in the selection of appropriate companies from whom quotations should be sought.
• Obtain sufficient quotations to enable valid commercial judgements at the tender finalisation meetings.
• Provide all information necessary to enable the review of the conditions of contract, insurance, bonds, and warranties.
• Produce analytical rate build up information for Bills of Quantities in an accurate and well detailed format.
• Continually refine analytical cost data derived from feedback.
• Identify and analyse opportunities to give a commercial advantage to tenders.
• Identify and analyse risks and produce a risk register for each tender.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates.
• Preparation of commercial documents for tender submission.
• Attend tender finalisation meetings, present all relevant cost information, and complete the tender as instructed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Influencing, negotiation and delegation skills.
• Critical analysis and decision-making skills.
• Manages time efficiently, plans and prioritises work activities.
• Understanding of Conditions of Contract
• Clean Water, Wastewater and Sludge Treatment experience preferred.
• Understanding of Clients Asset Standards and WIMES Specifications.
• Able to understand / produce:
  Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s)
• High level of commercial awareness and technical knowledge.
• Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate alignment and work in line with the Galliford Try values - Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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,…