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Principal Estimator

December 6, 2021 | Comments Off on Principal Estimator

At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don't hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We'll do our best to support you.

Job Title: Senior/Principal Estimator

Location: This is an agile role within our Midlands region, where we have offices based in Solihull and Rushden. Home working is also available with some travel to other offices and sites
Business area: Kier Construction - Eastern and Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits: You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .

Looking to make the next step in your career?

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our passionate team in the?Solihull?office. With our diverse portfolio of projects, we are looking for a candidate who has passion, enthusiasm & an outgoing nature for the project, whilst being able to work for & assist the bid leader in a healthy & innovative team environment. You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects including education, MOJ, MOD, commercial, leisure & healthcare in the value of £15m - £75m. Procurement will be predominantly within frameworks & 2 stage; with some single stage.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be focused of preparing and winning the larger and more complex tenders for the business. This will require you to manage robust and long-term relationships with clients and internal teams in line with the general strategy. You will need to undertake the production of tender documents, take the lead commercially, attend pre-tender and post tender interviews with both internal management and clients.

The ability to produce cost plans would be an advantage as would an ability to work with and mentor up and coming junior staff.

What do we need from you?

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 03/01/2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. The recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL should we require assistance. For further information, visit our .
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