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Senior Estimator

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We're looking for a Senior Estimator

to join our team

working on

railway, aviation, nuclear and defence projects.

Location:

Remote working available, with travel to the office as necessary Hours:

40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Estimator (Rail), you'll be working within the estimating team, supporting them in securing new work through competitive tenders and negotiated contracts. You'll be responsible for maximising our commercial position whilst securing opportunities that align with our Business Plan objectives. Working collaboratively with colleagues across preconstruction teams, you'll play a vital role in preparing pricing for tenders and other business opportunities.

Your day to day will include:

Leading the estimating process from receipt of client documents through to handover to delivery teams

Ensuring accuracy and completeness of estimates, presenting findings at bid team meetings and final reviews

Preparing structured items and quantities using methods of measurement, pricing work under various contract forms

Working with the procurement team to develop supply chain strategies, appraising quotations and selecting appropriate partners

Identifying key risks, supervising junior team members, and supporting their professional development

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Estimator (Rail) is great for you if:

You have at least degree/HNC qualification in construction or civil engineering, with professional qualification

You bring experience as an Estimator with a major civil engineering contractor or as a Senior Estimator with Tier 2 contractors

You have a good understanding of railway sector work types, possession working and typical site constraints

You possess strong commercial awareness with knowledge of main Forms of Contract and excellent communication skills

You have ability in using Excel and either RIB Candy estimating system or willingness to learn

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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