Senior Estimator - Lead Tender Profit & Mentoring

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

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the Pre-Construction Team to support profitable tenders and accurate cost estimation. You will lead the estimating effort and mentor others while collaborating across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

You will work within Kier's Strategic Projects group, applying strong commercial awareness and cost planning skills to maximise margin across bids.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an estimating team in a construction environment.
• Proficient in Excel, estimating software, and take-off tools such as Blue Beam.
• Demonstrated leadership within a pre-construction team.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and driving best practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the estimating team, promoting best practice throughout the tender process.
• Estimate costs and resources for projects, negotiate with suppliers to minimise costs.
• Contribute to tender assessment, preparation and submission to maximise profit and minimise risk.
• Build strong commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Participate in handovers to fulfilment teams and provide accurate reports and forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Estimating software

Blue Beam

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the Pre-Construction Team to support profitable tenders and accurate cost estimation. You will lead the estimating effort and mentor others while collaborating across teams to ensure successful project delivery.

You will work within Kier's Strategic Projects group, applying strong commercial awareness and cost planning skills to maximise margin across bids.