Senior Estimator

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- We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. _
- We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. _

**Senior Estimator - Infrastructure - Solihull**

**Location - Solihull, West Midlands**

**What you will be doing**:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute **Senior Estimator**to join our pre-construction team in our **Solihull**office. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive tenders that align with client requirements and support the strategic goals of the business. Your expertise will directly contribute to securing high-quality infrastructure projects, ensuring the company achieves its targeted turnover, profit, and sustainable year-on-year growth.
- Manage and prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions from first principles.
- Develop tender win strategies and generate commercial approaches to secure work at sustainable rates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners.
- Identify opportunities for margin improvement and assess project risks, producing supporting risk registers.
- Contribute to post-tender interviews, negotiations, and successful project handovers to delivery teams.
- Create innovative solutions to differentiate bids and strengthen competitive advantage.
- Produce site prelim estimates and ensure all submissions meet bid and corporate standards.
- Gather feedback from completed projects to inform and improve future tenders.

**About you**:

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with experience using the Candy estimating system.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts, specifications, and the overall estimating process.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness, technical expertise, and effective risk management.
- Skilled in communication, including influencing, negotiation, collaboration, and delegation.Well-organised with strong analytical, decision-making, and time management abilities; professional qualifications desirable.

**What We Can Offer in Return**:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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.

**Our benefits**:
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
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Competitive family leave policy
- 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

**About us**:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital