Assistant Estimator

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We have an opportunity for a Part-Time Estimator to join our successful pre-construction Team based in Leicester.

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

• Cost Planning and Analytical/ 1st Principles Estimating
• Measuring and taking off quantities from drawings – electronic (Bluebeam)
• 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
• Assisting in preparing tenders for adjudication / settlement meetings
• Commercial review of opportunities and tender documents
• Development of Supply Chain & Supplier relations to assist in optimising commercial position

• Proven track record of preparing tenders for small / medium size infrastructure projects
• Ideally experience of working with a Main Contractor
• You must have a clean driving licence to be considered for this role
• Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements and willing to accept change
• A self-starter capable of working on your own initiative

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.

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
• 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

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a…