Mechanical Estimator

Overview

Estimate and prepare tenders for water infrastructure projects, ensuring competitive and accurate bids.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• rate analysis
• risk register
• tender docs
• quote management
• cost presentation

Tasks

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

Requirements

• safety
• p&id
• pfd
• contract
• water treatment
• communication

What You Bring

-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. -Able to understand / produce: Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) -Understanding of Conditions of Contract -Influencing, negotiation and delegation skills. -Clean Water, Wastewater and Sludge Treatment experience preferred. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Understanding of Clients Asset Standards and WIMES Specifications. -Critical analysis and decision-making skills. -High level of commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

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Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Cycle to Work schemes -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 -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -A wide range of corporate discounts

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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