Applications for this job are now closed
Shape your future with the UK’s leading Regional Build team.
As one of the UK’s leading regional builders, Kier Group’s expertise, experience and flexibility is relied upon to deliver projects of all sizes and complexities, in many different sectors throughout the country. Every day of every year, our people meet all types of needs across hundreds of health, education and prison projects - building anything from a strategic asset costing hundreds of millions of pounds, to a small-budget school extension that creates priceless classroom space.
Key responsibilities
As a Graduate Estimator you will be required support a team of estimators on various tenders ranging from £500k to £75million. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of analytical tenders on a competitive or negotiated basis. You will need good communication skills and a good eye for detail as well as having good numeracy and IT skills. Duties will also include working in conjunction with administration staff in liaising with our supply chain to make sure their tender returns are complete and sufficient to form part of the estimate
The 2-year programme starting in September each year, will enable the graduates to obtain a more technical understanding of their discipline, commercial and business awareness, opportunity to network across Business Units, greater structure for professional development and site visits to other parts of the business. We will look for innovative ways for this training to be delivered to maintain a blended approach with positive use of technology.
What do we need from you?
To really make the most of this opportunity, you will have a passion for working within our Construction business, flexible with travelling as you will be travelling within the region and you are on course to achieve a 2.1 or above in Building/Construction Degree or Quantity surveying Degree related programme that must be accredited by a professional body. You’ll also need a full UK driving licence, as the role will require travel.
Who are we?
We are a leading UK national builder, providing project delivery for the public and private sectors across a number of sectors including education, health and defence and justice.
Find out more here about the great rewards and benefits we offer our employees.
Delivering contracts. Creating communities. Developing careers. Join us today as a Graduate Estimator.
Due to the nature of this role, you may be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
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 here 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 InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.
Closing Date: 24th February 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment Days to be held in April 2022
