Estimator - Civils

We're looking for an Estimator (Civils) to join our Southern Water Framework 

Location: Flexible across the UK- with occasional travel to Falmer, East Sussex and the surrounding 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 an Estimator, 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 framework team, you'll manage and deliver the estimating process from start to finish, ensuring accuracy and completeness whilst understanding all costs associated with each opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where your skills and creativity will help deliver innovative solutions for our clients.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Estimator, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in securing opportunities and preparing accurate pricing for tenders relating to Civils works. 

Your day to day will include:

• Managing the estimating process from receipt of documents through to handover to the delivery team
• Preparing quantities from drawings and specifications, working with recognised methods of measurement 
• Developing supply chain strategies, appraising quotations, and selecting prospective sub-contractors
• Pricing work under various forms of contract including NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) bids
• Presenting estimates at team meetings and participating in value-engineered solutions throughout the bid stage design process

What are we looking for?

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

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

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable 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. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

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.