Senior Estimator - Civils

Kier Group; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Estimator (Civils) to join the Southern Water Framework. Location is flexible across the UK, with occasional travel to Falmer, East Sussex. 40 hours per week with some flexibility in hours.

The role involves leading the estimating process for Civils works, developing innovative solutions, and assisting junior team members to deliver competitive tenders. Applicants should have civil engineering experience, contract knowledge, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience as an Estimator within water/civil engineering industry.
• Strong commercial awareness with knowledge of NEC/ICE/IChemE contracts.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process and present estimates at bid team meetings and gateways.
• Prepare quantities, analytical estimates and pricing for NEC/Target Cost.
• Manage supply chain strategy, appraising quotations and selecting subcontractors.
• Identify key risks, develop value-engineered solutions and support project handovers.
• Supervising and developing team members whilst managing workloads to meet deadlines.

Skills

Contract knowledge NEC/ICE/IChemE

Education

Degree or HNC in construction or civil engineering

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Estimator (Civils) to join our SouthernWater Framework

Location: Flexible across the UK, with occasional travel to Falmer, East Sussex and surrounding areas in the Southern Water region

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.

As a Senior Estimator (Civils), you'll play a key role in maximising our commercial position whilst securing opportunities that align with our business objectives. Working as part of a collaborative bid or framework team, you'll manage the estimating process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and completeness whilst supporting junior team members. This is an opportunity to use your technical expertise and commercial awareness to develop innovative solutions and drive successful project outcomes.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Estimator, you'll be working within the team, supporting them in delivering competitive and accurate tenders for our Civils works.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading the estimating process and presenting estimates at bid team meetings and gateways
• Preparing quantities, analytical estimates and pricing for various contract forms including NEC and Target Cost
• Managing supply chain strategy, appraising quotations and selecting subcontractors
• Identifying key risks, developing value-engineered solutions and supporting project handovers
• Supervising and developingteam members whilst managing workloads to meet deadlines

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Estimator is great for you if you hold:

• A Degree or HNC in a construction or civilengineering related subject
• Demonstrable experience as an Estimator within the water industry working for a civil engineering contractor
• Strong commercial awareness with knowledge of various Forms of Contract such as NEC and ICE, IChemE
• Excellent technical understanding of civil engineering with the ability to promote alternative solutions
• Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, andtransferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and 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.

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.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

• Senior Estimator - Civils - Job Description.pdf