Senior Estimator
Kier Group plc., Denny End, South Cambridgeshire
Senior Estimator
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Kier Group plc., Denny End, South Cambridgeshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 22c22e7b99eb4f559622696772c7d8c3
Location ref: Denny End, South Cambridgeshire
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Senior Estimator to join our Construction team based in Waterbeach, Cambridge, As a Senior Estimator, you'll play a vital role in developing profitable tenders that contribute to our growing pipeline of work. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise in cost estimation, risk assessment, and tender preparation will help us continue to deliver exceptional projects across education, health, defence, and other key sectors. This is an opportunity to lead and inspire others whilst working on meaningful projects that make a real difference to communities.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Estimator, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in generating successful tenders and maximising profitability. Your day to day will include:
-Estimating project costs and preparing tenders, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to minimise risk and maximise value
-Collaborating with design, planning, commercial and bid management teams throughout the tender process
-Building strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and suppliers
-Supporting the handover of successful tenders to project delivery teams
You have experience working within a Main Contractor or Tier 1 Contractor environment
-You're proficient in Excel, estimating software, and take-off tools such as Blue Beam
-You have demonstrable leadership experience within a pre-construction team
-You've supported and developed junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise
-You have a conscientious approach with excellent attention to detail and knowledge of benchmarking and cost planning, Disability Confident
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