Estimator

Kier Group plc; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Estimator to join their Building Solutions South team. Based in London, this role involves delivering high-quality estimates for construction and refurbishment projects ranging from £1m to £20m. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be proficient in estimating software, and hold construction-related qualifications. The company values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workforce, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Variety of benefits to tailor to your needs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proficient in computerised estimating and take-off software.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Full Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Appraising and evaluating client tender requirements.
• Producing tender stage bills of quantities.
• Managing tender information and subcontract enquiries.
• Providing early-stage project cost plans.
• Communicating estimates to project teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency in estimating software

Solid general IT skills

Education

Industry-recognised construction-related qualifications

Job description

We’re looking for an Estimator to join our Building Solutions South team based in London.

Location: London

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Estimator, you’ll be working within the Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering high-quality estimates for construction and refurbishment projects ranging from £1m to £20m.

Your day to day will include:

• Appraising and evaluating client tender requirements and specifications
• Producing tender stage bills of quantities and pricing labour, plant, and material rates
• Managing tender information and subcontract trade package enquiries
• Providing early-stage project cost plans and value engineering options
• Communicating and handing over estimates to project teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Estimator is great for you if:

• You have strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams and supply chains
• You are proficient in computerised estimating and take-off software, with solid general IT skills
• You hold industry-recognised construction-related qualifications and have previous experience in a similar role

A Full Driving Licence is required (does not need to be a UK 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.

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