We're looking for an Assistant Estimator with a civils bias to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based on the Thames Water framework.

Location: Thames Water framework, main office is Gerrard's Cross.

Hours: 40 hours per week  - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant Estimator, you'll be working within the Thames Water framework team, supporting them in you will manage and deliver the estimating process from receipt of documents to handover to the delivery team.  Be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your work, with an understanding of all costs associated with the scope of the work assigned to you.

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Your day to day will include:

• Support the estimating process within the bid team or framework team.
• Representation of the estimating function at team meetings.
• Input into the bid programme relating to estimating tasks and agree deadlines. Working to strict deadlines.
• Gain experience of pricing work under various forms of contract including Traditional NEC, Target Cost, Design & Build, Specification & Drawing or ECI bids.
• Preparation of quantities from drawings and specifications, working with recognised methods of measurement, such as CESMM and MMHW.

What are we looking for?

This role of Assistant Estimator is great for you if:

• Ideally degree/HNC qualified in a Construction or Civil Engineering related subject.
• 2-3 Years experience working as an Assistant Estimator or Site Engineer or QS for a major civil engineering contractor.
• Have commercial awareness of various Forms of Contract - NEC, ICE, IChemE.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-JB4