Estimator

Kier Group plc.; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estimator for its Strategic Projects business unit. This role involves preparing and submitting competitive tenders, estimating project costs, and collaborating with various teams to optimise submissions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Tier 2 Main Contractor environment and proficiency in relevant software. This role is crucial in delivering major projects across the Defence sector at RAF Cranwell.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tier 2 (or above) Main Contractor environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Estimating System Software.
• A detail‑oriented and conscientious approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders that maximise revenue and profit.
• Estimate project costs and resources, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Guide junior estimators and promote best practice across the team.
• Collaborate with design, planning, commercial, and bid teams to optimise submissions.
• Build strong commercial relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Support project handovers and ensure smooth transition to fulfilment teams.
• Provide accurate reports and forecasts to support decision‑making.

Skills

Experience in a Tier 2 (or above) Main Contractor environment

Proficiency in Excel and Estimating System Software

Detail‑oriented

Conscientious approach to work

Job description

As an Estimator you will work as part of the project and pre-construction team. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit competitive tenders that maximise revenue and profit
• Estimate project costs and resources, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
• Guide junior estimators and promote best practice across the team
• Collaborate with design, planning, commercial, and bid teams to optimise submissions
• Build strong commercial relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Support project handovers and ensure smooth transition to fulfilment teams
• Provide accurate reports and forecasts to support decision‑making

Qualifications

• Experience in a Tier 2 (or above) Main Contractor environment
• Proficiency in Excel and Estimating System Software
• A detail‑oriented and conscientious approach to work

Kier Group are looking for an Estimator to join our Strategic Projects business unit on a major scheme in the Defence sector at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. Our Strategic Projects business delivers major projects across the Custodial, Life Science, Commercial, Defence and Healthcare sectors on a national scale.

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. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance which takes place before your employment and is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. (Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us - to read more about our programme to support people with convictions into employment, visit jobs.kier.co.uk/prison-programme/). This role will also be subject to further pre-employment checks.