Assistant Estimator

Overview

Assist in estimating construction project costs and support tender processes

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• value engineering
• supplier coordination
• resource planning
• bid preparation
• client relations

Tasks

-Build and retain commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors during the tender and fulfilment process -Supporting the winning of contracts by estimating costs for tenders, negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, and supporting value engineering -Estimate costs in order to meet or exceed customer requirements, including obtaining and negotiating quotes. -Establish and plan the requirements for internal and external resources, in particular identifying and coordinating suppliers and subcontractors -Assist in the process of assessing, preparing, validating, adjudication and final submission. This includes minimising subcontractor and material costs, communicating with design, planning, commercial and bid management functions.

Requirements

• construction
• methodology
• commercial awareness
• estimating
• build ability

What You Bring

-Experience of construction methodology, ability to assess build ability & commercial awareness -Similar experience within an estimating role

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About Kier Group

-Kier undertakes a wide range of projects—from hospitals and schools to roads, rail links, and prisons. -Their 360° model spans develop, design‑build, maintain and operate services across sectors like aviation, water, energy and nuclear. -They’ve delivered landmark schemes such as the Luton DART airport‑rail link and the UK’s first all‑electric prison. -Property division focuses on urban regeneration, mixed‑use residential and commercial developments. -Headquartered in Manchester (Salford Quays) with enduring influence across the UK infrastructure landscape.

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