Senior Estimator

Join Our Team as a Senior Estimator!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team, working on exciting projects in the railway, aviation, nuclear, and defence sectors. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with occasional travel to the office as needed.

Key Details:

• Location: Remote working available
• Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility available)
• Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Senior Estimator (Rail), you will play a crucial role in our estimating team, helping to secure new work through competitive tenders and negotiated contracts. Your expertise will be vital in maximizing our commercial position while aligning with our Business Plan objectives. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead the estimating process from receipt of client documents to handover to delivery teams.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates, presenting findings at bid team meetings and final reviews.
• Prepare structured items and quantities using methods of measurement, pricing work under various contract forms.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop supply chain strategies, appraising quotations and selecting suitable partners.
• Identify key risks, supervise junior team members, and support their professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a degree or HNC qualification in construction or civil engineering, along with a professional qualification.
• You have experience as an Estimator with a major civil engineering contractor or as a Senior Estimator with Tier 2 contractors.
• You possess a solid understanding of railway sector work types, possession working, and typical site constraints.
• You have strong commercial awareness, knowledge of main Forms of Contract, and excellent communication skills.
• You are proficient in Excel and either have experience with the RIB Candy estimating system or are eager to learn.

Rewards and Benefits:

We take pride in offering our talented team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier #LI-MA1