Senior Estimator

Jobs4; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Senior Estimator (Rail) to join our estimating team, supporting tenders for railway, aviation, nuclear and defence projects. This role offers remote working with travel to the office as required, 40 hours per week.

You will lead the estimating process from client documents through to delivery, ensure accuracy, work with procurement on supply chain strategies, identify risks, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• This role requires a degree/HNC in construction or civil engineering with a professional qualification.
• Experience as an estimator with a major civil engineering contractor or as a senior estimator with Tier 2 contractors.
• Strong understanding of railway sector work types, possession working and site constraints.
• Excellent commercial awareness with knowledge of main contract forms and strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and RIB Candy estimating system or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process from receipt of client documents through handover to delivery teams.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates; present findings at bid team meetings and reviews.
• Prepare structured items and quantities using measurement methods and pricing under contract forms.
• Collaborate with procurement to develop supply chain strategies and evaluate quotations.
• Identify key risks; supervise junior team members and support their development.

Skills

Rail Estimation

Civil Engineering

Excel

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree/HNC in Construction or Civil Engineering

Tools

RIB Candy estimating system

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our teamworking onrailway, 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 beresponsible for?

As a Senior Estimator (Rail), you'll be working within the estimating team, supporting them in securing new workthrough 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 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.