Junior Estimator

Competitive, dependent on skills and experience

The Gallagher Group have built an enviable reputation as one of the South East’s premier aggregate, groundwork, civil engineering, and property development businesses. We deliver our services to exceptionally high standards and are committed to benefit the communities we serve and the environment in which we live.

Gallagher Limited are seeking for a Junior Estimator to join our team at Leitrim House.

As a Junior Estimator you will support the estimating team within a large groundworks and civil engineering business, assisting with the preparation of accurate and competitive tender submissions. The role will involve supporting Senior Estimators and the Chief Estimator with downloading tender information, setting up tender files, issuing subcontractor enquiries, scheduling materials, undertaking measurement, and uploading bills of quantities into Candy estimating software.

This is a development role suited to someone with strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in groundworks, infrastructure, and civil engineering estimating.

• Assist Senior Estimators and the Chief Estimator with the preparation of tender submissions for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Download tender documentation, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, addendums, and associated information from client portals or tender platforms.
• Set up, organise, and maintain tender files, ensuring all documents are accurately saved, named, and controlled.
• Review tender information to identify key drawings, scope documents, specifications, pricing schedules, and submission requirements.
• Upload bills of quantities and pricing schedules into Candy estimating software for use by the estimating team.
• Schedule out materials from drawings, specifications, and bills of quantities to support pricing and procurement enquiries.
• Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries, ensuring the correct scope, drawings, specifications, and return dates are included.
• Collate subcontractor and supplier quotations and assist in checking they are complete, compliant, and aligned with the tender requirements.
• Undertake measurement and support quantity take-offs for earthworks, drainage, external works, roads, foundations, slabs, services, and associated civil engineering works.
• Maintain estimating records, tender trackers, quotation logs, pricing information, and cost databases in an organised and accurate manner.
• Assist with tender clarifications, tender returns, pricing schedules, and supporting commercial documents.
• Liaise with colleagues in estimating, commercial, procurement, operations, and project delivery teams to gather information required for tenders.
• Attend internal tender review meetings where required and help record actions, risks, opportunities, and outstanding information.
• Develop an understanding of groundworks and civil engineering methods, programme constraints, contract requirements, commercial risks, and market pricing.
• Contribute to a professional, accurate, and timely estimating process that supports successful tender outcomes.

• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling drawings, schedules, quantities, and tender information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to issue clear supplier and subcontractor enquiries.
• Organised and methodical, with the ability to manage tender documentation and work to deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience of, or willingness to learn, Candy estimating software and other construction-related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical information, with training and support where required.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting Senior Estimators, the Chief Estimator, and the wider commercial team.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Interest in groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure, commercial management, procurement, or estimating.
• Previous experience in construction, groundworks, civil engineering, estimating, procurement, commercial administration, or a similar technical environment is desirable but not essential.
• A relevant qualification or interest in construction, estimating, civil engineering, construction management, or commercial…