Estimator

Kier Group; Mount Pleasant; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and engineering company in the UK is seeking an Estimator for its Southern Water Contract. The position involves preparing sales tenders and quotations, assessing supplier quotations, and managing project risk registers. Ideal candidates will have experience in the Water industry and relevant qualifications in engineering. This role offers flexibility in hours with remote working options available, alongside opportunities for personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Water industry is required.
• Commercial and contractual awareness is necessary.
• Demonstration of knowledge in planning and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of sales tenders and quotations.
• Assess quotations from suppliers and negotiate as necessary.
• Attend site visits and meetings to understand project scope.

Skills

Experience in the Water industry

Commercial and contractual awareness

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Construction related engineering

Job description

We're looking for an Estimator to join our Southern Water Contract based in Crawley.

Location and Hours

• Remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of sales tenders and quotations, ensuring all client and design specifications, drawings, and contractual requirements are accurately reflected.
• Assess returned quotations from suppliers, negotiate as necessary, and ensure alignment with project specifications and commercial expectations.
• Attend pre-construction and construction site visits and meetings to understand project scope, risks, and logistical factors influencing cost estimates.
• Develop and manage a project risk register, organise risk meetings, and lead or support tender adjudication and presentation to senior management.
• Work closely with estimators, planners, design coordinators, and project teams to ensure consistency, value engineering, and smooth handover of successful tenders.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Water industry is required.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• HNC/HNC/Degree (Construction related) engineering based qualification.
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of planning and construction activities.
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

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. Our employees shape our policies and your experience helps us improve. You can see our D&I action plan here.

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

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-EB1.