Mechanical Estimator

About the Role

Join our Fabrications team and play a vital role in shaping the future of water infrastructure across the UK. As a Mechanical Estimator you will help secure high‑quality, commercially successful projects by producing accurate, competitive tenders that win work and support our long‑term growth. You will work within a collaborative, experienced team on a diverse range of clean water, wastewater and sludge treatment projects, backed by established frameworks and a strong pipeline into AMP 8. You will be responsible for preparing enquiry schedules, selecting suitable suppliers and subcontractors, obtaining and analysing quotations, and supporting commercial decision‑making. You will produce analytical rate build‑ups, Bills of Quantities, and cost estimates, update cost data, identify commercial opportunities and risks, and present cost information at tender finalisation meetings. You will also assist with contractual reviews, insurance, bonds, warranties, and maintain tender risk registers as required. • Prepare enquiry schedules and work with internal teams to select suitable suppliers and subcontractors. • Obtain and analyse quotations to support commercial decision‑making. • Collate information for reviewing contractual conditions, insurance, bonds and warranties. • Produce clear, accurate analytical rate build‑ups and Bills of Quantities. • Update and refine cost data from project feedback for continual improvement. • Identify commercial opportunities and risks, including creating tender risk registers. • Prepare preliminary cost estimates and commercial tender documentation. • Attend tender finalisation meetings, present cost data, and complete submissions. • Contribute across the full tendering cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸rate build‑ups
• ▸bills of quantities
• ▸cost estimates
• ▸supplier selection
• ▸quotation analysis
• ▸risk register

What You Bring

We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL agencies only if the role is eligible for release. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted and no fee will be payable. The position is for a Mechanical Estimator based in the United Kingdom. We are looking for a candidate with strong verbal and written communication, influencing and negotiation skills, and effective time‑management. Experience in clean water, wastewater or sludge treatment, knowledge of contract conditions and asset standards, and the ability to read or produce P&IDs and process flow diagrams are preferred. A Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, high commercial awareness, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to health and safety aligned with our values are essential. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong influencing, negotiation and decision‑making abilities. • Effective time‑management with the ability to plan and prioritize. • Experience in clean water, wastewater or sludge treatment (preferred). • Understanding of contract conditions and Clients’ Asset Standards/WIMES specifications. • Ability to interpret or produce P&IDs and process flow diagrams. • High commercial awareness and technical knowledge. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Knowledge of estimating processes and risk management techniques. • Relevant experience or transferable skills from a similar environment. • A Level 3 NVQ, Certificate Level qualification, or equivalent.

Requirements

• ▸microsoft office
• ▸nvq
• ▸p&ids
• ▸commercial awareness
• ▸negotiation
• ▸communication

Benefits

Galliford Try offers stability and the chance to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, backed by an order book exceeding £3.8 billion. We invest in high‑quality training, leadership development, apprenticeship programmes, and a Career Paths initiative to support your professional growth. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work, and the ‘Be Well’ programme supports your physical and mental wellbeing. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement that increases with service, and the option to purchase additional holidays. Employees enjoy corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, a comprehensive pension plan, a Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, private medical options, 24/7 employee assistance, and paid membership to a relevant professional association. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building the facilities and infrastructure communities need, while promoting best practice with our supply chain and caring for the environment. We uphold the values of excellence, passion, integrity, and collaboration to deliver lasting change and long‑term value. Galliford Try welcomes flexible working arrangements and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays. • Wide range of corporate discounts. • Cycle‑to‑Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan. • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role.

Work Environment

Hybrid