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Senior Estimator
December 9, 2019 | Comments Off on Senior Estimator
Location: Manchester - Travel required within Operational Areas - Staffordshire/Yorkshire
Business area: Utilities - Yorkshire & Severn Trent Water
Permanent - Full time 45 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 23rd December 2019
Are you an experienced Senior Estimator? Looking to lead a team on our new Civils Framework Contracts with Severn Trent Water and Yorkshire Water.
These Frameworks include Design & Build, civil and structural engineering, construction and refurbishment works associated with above and below ground assets on operational treatment, collection or distribution facilities, including process treatment and water retaining structures, as one-off projects.
A position of responsibility from which you will be able to play an active role in the continued development of the company through generating competitive, profitable tenders for authorisation and submission.
Tendering for work in our new Capital Delivery Frameworks with Yorkshire Water and Severn Trent Water, your aim will be to maximise the order pipeline and its conversion into market share, revenue and operating profit within the business unit.
You will have a proven track record of winning profitable work, striving from success as you show your capability of take-offs and creation of bills of quantities and activity schedules.
You will need to be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, estimating software/ systems, including Causeway Estimating Software (CES) and presentation techniques. You must be capable of using these to the best effect to add value to the tender and work winning process.
These contracts are NEC3/NEC4 conditions of contract, so you'll need to be highly conversant in both.
Are you self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, possessing excellent communications skills? You'll need to be good team player but also able to succeed when working alone. An open minded individual with an interest in self-development, learning and preferably career progression. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you'll enjoy the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. You can also expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:
· Company Car/Car Allowance
· Private Health Care
· Free Life Assurance
· Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
· Kier Retirement Savings Plan
· Generous annual leave allowance
· Options to participate in Cycle2Work and
· Payroll Giving schemes
· Two employee Share Scheme options
· Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping
· Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
· Plus many more benefits geared to your wellbeing.
Pre-employment checks:
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
About Kier:
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Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
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