Senior Estimator - Exeter, United Kingdom - Kier Group

Kier Group

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Exeter, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're looking for a
Senior Estimator to join our Environment Agency team based in Exeter, Devon. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.

Location:
Exeter with flexible/remote working available

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
Competitive _+ benefits_

Responsibilities

As a Senior Estimator, you'll be working within the Regional Civil Engineering team, supporting the team in maximising the commercial position of Kier whilst securing opportunities in line with our Business Plan objectives.

Your day to day will include:

You'll produce target costs on contract within our existing framework using Causeway estimating software.
You'll manage all aspects of quote works process and estimate the cost of projects to meet and exceed the client's requirements.
You'll also support the programme of works safely, on time and to the required quality standards, and determine the contractual, financial, technical, and operational risks, to reduce risk and maximise gross profit.

Who are we looking for?
This role of Senior Estimator is great for you if:

You have an Estimating background and have a strong ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
You'll be highly organised and be able to present information in a logical manner.
You'll also be a strong communicator, work well independently and as part of a team.

Benefits at Kier

We're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Some of our favourites include:
- new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
- professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
- pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)

Kier rewards
You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.

- employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier

Who is Kier?

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress.

We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.

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 (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

**Closing Date: 31 March 2023