Assistant Estimator

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ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR OAK FIRE PROTECTION

UXBRIDGE / ROMFORD

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Estimator to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Fire Protection Business.

Ideally you will based in or around the Uxbridge or Romford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for materials labour and equipment.
Analyse project drawings specifications and other documentation to prepare time cost and labour estimates.
Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain uptodate pricing and availability.
Support the Senior Estimator in compiling bid packages and submitting proposals.
Maintain organized records of all estimating documents and correspondence.
Attend prebid meetings and site visits as required.
Assist with quantity takeoffs and measurement tasks.
Help evaluate project risks and opportunities from a cost perspective.
Ensure compliance with company standards procedures and deadlines.

About You:

Previous experience in estimating construction or project management or have an interest into developing into this role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications is preferred but not essential for this role
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges in a fastpaced environment.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs 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 were poised for further growth and success so if youre 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 highquality 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 officebased 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
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:

Galliford Try is one of the UKs leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a peopleorientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve peoples 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 pro

viding vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and longterm value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work fulltime reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a longterm health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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