Estimator

Kier Group; Brighton, Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an experienced MEICA Estimator to join the Southern Water Framework team. The role is remote with travel to offices within the Southern Water region, typically around Brighton and Chichester.

You will develop solutions and prices for MEICA projects within the framework. You will read specs, price tenders, identify risks and work with suppliers and internal teams to deliver value for money and compliant submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering tenders and pricing in the water industry.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to manage a portfolio of projects in a framework environment.
• Experience in the Pre-Construction / ECI phase to identify risks and opportunities.
• Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical assets used in the Water Industry.
• Proficiency with estimating software and IT packages in integrated multi-sector teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multi-discipline tender pricing at varying levels (top-down to bottom-up).
• Read and interpret client specifications and drawings and input into design management.
• Identify risks and opportunities with regard to site safety, quality and environment.
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors and internal resources for quotations and technical assessments.
• Compile final submission documentation ensuring alignment with Kier and client commercial requirements.

Skills

Tender pricing

Organisational skills

Risk identification

Water industry knowledge

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We're looking for a MEICA Estimator to join our Southern Water Framework team based remotely with travel to offices within the Southern Water region as necessary.

Location: Southern Water Framework - Remote working available, with travel to the office as necessary to fulfil the role and team requirements. Offices will be within the Southern Water region, typically around Brighton and ChichesterHours: 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.

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to join our Southern Water Framework team. Working closely with other members of our framework delivery team and the Client, you'll deliver value for money solutions for the mechanical and electrical elements of work in line with framework requirements. At Kier, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers.

What will you be responsible for?

As a MEICA Estimator, you'll be working within the Southern Water Framework team, supporting them in developing solutions and prices for projects on the Capital Delivery Framework. Your day to day will include:

• Preparing multi-discipline tender pricing and producing differing levels of pricing, from top-down budgets to bottom-up lump sums or targets
• Reading and understanding client specifications and drawings, whilst providing input into the design management process
• Identifying risks and opportunities, considering site safety, health, quality and environmental issues
• Co-ordinating and liaising with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors and in-house resources, including technical assessment of supply chain quotations
• Compiling and collating final submission documentation and ensuring all tenders take account of Kier and Client commercial requirements

What are we looking for?

This role of MEICA Estimator is great for you if:

• You have a proven track record of successfully delivering tenders and pricing of varying size and complexity in the water industry
• You possess excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage a portfolio of projects in a framework environment
• You have strong experience of the Pre-Construction / ECI phase of projects to quickly identify risks and opportunities
• You have good knowledge and experience of the processes and mechanical and electrical assets used within the Water Industry
• You're competent in using various IT packages including estimating software and can work within integrated multi-sector teams

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There’s never been a better time to get involved, and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

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 here.

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 here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Estimator

Company: Kier Group Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: BN1 9PY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 9 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026