Senior Estimator
Join Our Team as a Senior Estimator!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are on the lookout for a Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team, working on exciting projects in the railway, aviation, nuclear, and defence sectors.
Location & Hours
Location: Enjoy the flexibility of remote working, with occasional travel to the office as needed.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Estimator (Rail), you will be a key player in our estimating team, helping us secure new work through competitive tenders and negotiated contracts. Your mission? To maximize our commercial position while aligning with our Business Plan objectives.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Leading the estimating process from the receipt of client documents to handover to delivery teams.
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of estimates, and presenting findings at bid team meetings and final reviews.
- Preparing structured items and quantities using methods of measurement, pricing work under various contract forms.
- Collaborating with the procurement team to develop supply chain strategies, appraising quotations, and selecting the right partners.
- Identifying key risks, supervising junior team members, and supporting 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 array of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Your experiences can help us enhance our policies and practices.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier
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