Assistant Estimator

March 5, 2021 | Comments Off on Assistant Estimator

Job Title: Assistant Estimator
Location: Loughton, Essex
Business Unit: Kier Build - London & South East

You probably recognise Kier Group as a leading construction, property, residential and services group. You may possibly know that over the past 90 years, we've created a company with nearly 20,000 employees and offices all over the UK. But did you know that we're a business built on people? Thinkers and doers. Innovators and team workers. People from all communities. People with all types of skills and experiences. People like you.

Job Responsibilities:

Kier Construction are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Estimator to assist with managing tenders from inception to submission & post tender negotiations. As an Assistant Estimator within our London and South East region you will typically be working on tenders valued between £5m and £50m. A key part of this progressive role will be to work closely with the commercial team on early orders of subcontract packages, as well as implementing and controlling change management. Not only will you have a large variety of project values to get involved with, we operate on a variety of procurement routes, with the opportunity to work across a number of sectors including; Education, Health, High Rise Residential, Student Accommodation, and Commercial.

What do we need from you?

The ideal candidate for this role will be interested in becoming a key member of the work winning and pre contract project conversion team. Experience in cost planning, control and risk mitigation would be advantageous and ideally you will have competency in using blue beam and conquest.

What will you receive?

Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, trusted and focused. 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.?You can also 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 (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday), two employee Share Scheme options, together with additional valuable benefits such as:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • Access to a range of attractive Flexible benefit
  • options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
  • 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.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy.

Kier is an inclusive employer

Closing Date:

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying/Construction/Estimating related subject.
  • Sufficient Construction experience.
  • Ambitious with high aspirations.
  • Excellent organiser with proven time management skills.
  • Numerate with good IT skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Kier is an equality and diversity employer